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Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Ct
Northwestern University^ School of Music
Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
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27, TO tOUR knowledge. ^E YCXJ EVER SEEN THE JSUSJECT OF A fUU. FIELD OR 8ACKGR0urjD PERSONAL INVESTIGATION SY.ANY AGENCY OF THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? j^YXS Q NO. <7/ yout «aW«/ U 9 S 0 W in ifm (7) <A« nstrfo of «h# Mimnty <2) tho ^ppeonimMto
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2$.j5RACE FOR ^WTINUING ANSWERS TO OTHER QUESTIONS. {Show ifm numhof to which mnvwoi% mps>ty, Attcch a ccporato choct if thoro h not
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Question #27 ^
1. Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) , Columbus, Ohio aX'lXStb
2, 1981
.3. Secret, granted ;3/13/81 , ,
» RCPOftT.OF INFONMAriON DCVELOPCD. (TMt tp»«* tot FBI «*•.)
DATE;
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BcTofc siEnin£ thii form check btek over it to mAkc«urc you have answered aU?que$tion$ fuUy and correctly.
' CERTIFICATION
I CtxTxrv that the statements made by me on this form are true, complete, aud correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief, and are mAde in good faith, > yf* ^
FalM statsmsiit on this ffsrm
Is punlsKaMs by law.
INSTRUenONfS TO AGENCY : See Federal Personnel Manual Chapter 756 and FPM .Supplement ‘ZP6-51, Appendix A. for details
oft when this form is required ind how it is used. If this is a request for invest iigation before appointment, insert *!APPl‘’ in the
ATURCi^aJ'* onginei end fir§t ostbon oopyi
INFORMATION TOi BE FURNIMEO BYUGENCr i >
^ace for Pate of Appointment and show information about the proposed appointment in the other spaces for appointment data.
The original the /rr/ carbon copy should be signed by the applicant or appointee. Submit the original the unskntd
vestigations; if this is a request for preappointment national agency checks, submit these forms to the attention of the Ojntrol Section.
RETAIN THE CARBON CORY OF STANDARD FORM BS (SIGNED BY THE AFFLICANT OR AFFOINTEE) FOR YOUR FILES
DATE OF APPOINTMENT
DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ’ .
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□ OOMPCrrTrVE Oncludo indeknito end tem*
pofory typeo of competitive eppointmente.)
DUTY STATION
REGULATION NUMBER OR TITLE OF POSITION AND GRADE OR
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14. HAYS YOO CVtR BCDl OtSaiARCIX) f ROM THE ARMED fORCCS UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDtTKW? O YE$ S NO.
1$, EMRLOYMCNT, ^mploym^ni dst*4 »t*rtini jrjfA yout praaan# CiVf both month s/t<i yt*e tof «// S/>o»r AEE cfa^aa
«A<r «</<//#••«« ^Aan utk^mjpfoj^. Giro nomo un</or which employed U dtderent from nome now v»ed.y 'f >
FROM
NAME OP EMPLOYER (Fiim ot oiency^
AND SUf^RViSOR <Fu// nama, «/ known)
AW>RESS
eto employ
TYPE OF WORK
l^tASON r08 LtAVSNG
-1/15/71 Present Trustees of Boston University -147 Bay State Road President
'Bs Boston, MA 02215 & Trustee!
9/55 1/15/71 The University of Texas at *
Austin
Austin, TX
Appointment
to Boston
University
9/1949 9/1955
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-1949 Summer
1948 Summer
9/1947
9/1950
Assistant Professor, Dept, of Philosophy, 1955-59
Associate Professor, Dept, of Philosophy, 1959-62 ' ‘
*Chairman, Department of Philosophy, 1962-67
Dean, College of Arts 'and Sciences, 1967-70
University Professor -in Arts and Letters, 1967-70
/1955 Yale University New Haven, CT. .j Facutly Appointment at
^ , hlH University of Texas
• Reader in Philosophy, Dept, of Philosophy, 1949-51
.1 ’;i,Tr As.sistantilinrjtn.str.vction, Dept, of Philosophy, 1951-52
' InsTtructor, ‘Dept.”’6f Philosophy, 1952-55
r Census Enximerator for the Bureau of. Census - Retail Bureau
Austin, Texas
T Enumerator for the Bureau of Census J San Antonio, TX patt time
Retail Business Manufacturing J i^jj
5/1948 Hull Memorial .Baptist Churchy Cheshire, CT Choirmaster part time
9/1952 Foxon Congregational Church, East Haven, CT I Choirmaster part time
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*Full Professor, Department of Philosophy .1962-70
SA
m HAve YOU IYER BEtN o^ARGeo (FiRCD) rftOM EMPLOYMENT ro« Ay REASONj X] YES Q NO ^ee Attached Sheet
17. HAVE YOU EVER RESiONEO (OUtT) AH’ER BEING INFORMED THAT .YOUR cij^^Yirrt INTFMnrn TfKg^CHARGE (FIRE) YOU FOR ANY REASON? Q YES NO.
ili you f enewe^ to H PfJx ebove ie'^*yee’^\kire deteihjn item Show the neme end eddrew oi employer, eppronimete dete, end reeeone in
> eech Ceee 'Thie irdotmittion should e^ree "with the etetemente mode in item lS-*^EMi^lX>YMBlfT-)
« HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARI^ESjrOl.lAKEN INTO CUSTODY. Hat FOR INVESTIGATION 0« OUCSTlONING. OS CHARGED BY ANY UW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY?
I < You mey Omitf (/) Tre he riole tione tot which you peid e iirie ot W orjeee: end O) eny thing the t^ppened before yourJSth bit thdey .A// other
incidente mo^i be included, eren though they were ditmie*cd or yod merely fort^ted colletereh) Q YES £1 NO.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
AUTHORITY
ACTION TAKEN
tfk. ^ 2 » Ml
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HAVC YOU CVEP HAD A f^tftVOUS &RCAKDOWN Oft HAVt YOU CVtft HAD Ml
iji jotit mnvw^t h girm d^tmiU in it^m 3$.y
.^ftCATMUNT rOft A MtNTAL CONDITION? QyES
20. rOftCiGN COUNTftiCS Vl$ITED (SINCE S030). (£ie/v«i># of mWUfx •orvko.y
* COUNTRY OATH LEFT UjSA
DATE fttrURNCO USA
Ai-
tJA
ftUftPOSC
Germany August 1959 August 1960 ^
[side trips to France, Italy, Greoxe, -Switzerland - for pleasure
and sightseeing.)
Fulbright Research
Fellowship, Univers:
of Bonn
2K ARC YOU NOW. OR HAVE YOU EVER 8ECT^^ A MEMBER OF TWE COMMUNIST FARTY. U SA . Oft ANY COMMUNIST Oft FASCIST ORGANIZATION’ D YtS CSNO.
22. ARC YOU NOW Oft HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A MEMBER OF ANY FOREIGN OR tX>MESTlC ORGANIZATION, ASSOCUTION. MOVEMENT. GROUF. Oft COMBINATION OF
FERSONS WHICH IS TOTALITARIAN. FASCIST. COMMUNIST. OR SUBVERSIVE OR WHICH HAS AOOFTEO. OR SHOWS. A FOLICY OF ADVOCATING OR AFFROVING THE
COM M ISSION OF ACTS OF FORCE OR VIOLENCE TO DENY OTHER PERSONS THEI R RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UN ITEO STATES. OR WH KH SEEKS
TO ALTER THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITEO STATES BY UNCONSTITUTIONAL MEANS? Q YES £3 NO
23 IF YOUR ANSWER TO QUESTION 21 OR 22 ABOVE IS "YES/; STATE THE NAMES OF ALL SUCH ORGANIZATIONS. ASSOCIATIONS. MOVEMENTS, GROUPS. OR COM-
BINATIONS OF PERSONS AND OATES OF MEMBERSHIP. iN ITEM 2t OR ON A SEPARATE SHEET TO BE ATTACHED TO AN D MADE A PART OF THIS FORM. GIVE COM.
PLCTE DETAILS OF- YCX/R ACTIVITIES THEREIN AND MAKE ANY EXPLANATION YOU JDESIRE REGARDING YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR ACTIVITIES
NAME IN FULL
ADDRESS
FROM
OFFICE HaO
24. MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CLi9t 9lt of^9nin9tion9 inwhiof^^ou /kO«r a ot h^mn m. tn^rtxhot^ #xc«p# iftOMo 9 how
r0tigiou9 Of potiticmi mffitiotion9,y (If nono„ so stmts.y
NAME IN FULL
ADDRESS
Acaerican Philosophical .Association
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Texas Society to Abolish Capital,
Punishcment, Austin,, TX •
Southwestern ; Philosophical Society
TYPE
FROM
OFFiCEHaO
Professional 1956 Present
'Professional I960* 1970 Chairman, 1960-6S
' * I I I I
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■professional ;1955 'Present President, 1966-6 7
(See attached sheet)
YEAR OF
unjtr^ NAME IN fUU. 8IRTH ADDRESS
Fathi^^(dead)^aul George Silber 1881 1919 Cincinnati
San Antonio, TX
Mother Jewell Zetnary Joslin 1894 1919 Cincinnati.
San Antonio, TX
Spouse Mary Kathryn Underwood 1927 132 Carlton St.
ADDRESS
Mother
Jewell Zeaary Joslin 1894
Spouse
Brother
Son
Daughter
Brooklin
David Joslin Silber 1953 14 Morton St.
Daughter I
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COUNTRY OP ^
BIRTH
PRESENT
CITIZENSHIP
Cenaany
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THEjWHltE HO’USE
WASHINGTON
.August. 2,; 1983
MEMORANDUM' 'FOR
FROM:
SUBJECT: SUber. John Robert (PAS) .
The following inforoatiori. was provided t'elephonicall^' to this office
by the secretary' of Mr. John ,R. Silber regarding' question #25 of' his
Form, 86:
RELATION NAME IN' FULL
Father' (D)' Paul. George. Silber
Mother
Brother'
Son.
Daughter
Daughter
Daughter
Daughter
■Daughter'
Daughter'
Ward
DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH
May 18, 1881 Berlin, Germany
Jewell Zemary Jbslin> Nov'.- 13, 1894 Mi lane. County, TX!
I tx
.David Joslin. Silber Feb.; 21, 1953 New Haven',; CT
Ward
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From
To.
^Nuid)er and^ Street
City
State
1948
1948
1806 Travis Heights Boulevard -
Austin
<5A Tx
8/1947
8/1948
,107. Starr Street
New* Haven
a/U ct
1932’
8/1947’
1919 Cincinnati Avenue
San Antonio
3A TX
Question^ #16 continued;
Answered "Yes"
<JI
Septeafcer 1955 to January 1971 - The University of Texas at Austin, Texas.
.1 was removed as Dean. of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University
of/Texas at Austin, July 1970, as.a^result of my opposition* to the 'division of that
College. 1 retained my position as Professor of Philosophy, and University Professor
'6f Arts and Letters. Copies <of New York Times<. article and Time zoaga'zine article.
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i QUEST10N>20 . FOREIGN 'COUNTRIES VISITED (SINCE 1930).
Country-
.Date Left U.S.A.
.Date , Returned
.Purpose
c
' 5 ) '' i'
Japan* Korea, Hong. Kong
i
'9125182
10/10/82
University ' Busi- '
ness ■■
t
Germany
1/.18/83
.1/23/83
Conference at
Universitat Bayreuth •
i
Germany, Switzerland
England
5/24/83
6/19/83
.B . U Overseas ' Commence
ment; and p efsonel
travel .
QUESTION 26a REFERENCES
Home Address has changed :
. Business Address
remains the same
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20. bontxnued
Country
Date left USA
Date returned USA Purpose
England
July 1963
September 1964
It
Guggenheim Fellowship
Kings College, London
vvxsited France, Italy, Denmark -
sightseeing)
Germany
July 1965
September 1965
Germany
Annual visits since
1971
To inspect Overseas
Graduate Programs of Boston
University and attend June
Commencements
Canada
(Montreal)
Sept 27, 1972
Sept 30, 1972
Canadian-U.S. Educators'
Conference, Institute of
.International Education
Germany
(Mainz)
April 4, 1974
April 10, 1974
International Kant Congress
Canada
(Montreal)
Dec 8, 1974
Dec 9, .1974
Eastern Association of
College and University
Business Officers annual
meeting
Gerxaany
(Hamburg)
Feb 10, 1975
Feb 13, 1975
Boston University Institute
of Music Theatre dedication
Belgium
(Brussels)
Sept 17, 1975
Sept 26, 1975
Boston University Commence-
ment
Greece
(Athens)
Aug 6, 1976
Aug 14, 1976
Boston University summer
Classics program
Netherlands
Jan 14, 1978
Jan 22, 1978
Conference on Higher
— W — ^
University of Leyden and University of Aoasterdam
Berauda
Switzerland
(Geneva)
Switzerland
(Biel)
Belgixna
(Brussels)
Germany
(Mainz)
Portugal
(Lisbon)
May 25, 1978
Nov 9, 1978
Apr 29, 1980
Feb 6, 1981
Apr 3, 1981
May 27, 1978
Nov 18, 1978
May 6, 1980
Feb 12, 1981
Apr 12, 1981
Massachusetts Bankers Assn. ,
Senior Management Semina
European Council of
International Schools
Kant Colloquium
Boston University Commence-
ment
International Kant Congress
Apr 25, 1981 May 5, 1981 Third International ,
Conference, International Council on the Future of the University
(Travel in Spain and Switzerland following completion of conference 5/2)
Germany Sept 1, 1981 Sept 7, 1981 Conference under auspices of
(Bad Godesberg) Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Switzerland, May 30, 1982 June 28, 1982
Italy, France,
Germany, Greece,
Israel
Boston University
Coxamencement in Heidelberg
and travel with family
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t
Question #24 continued;
Member ship in Other Organizations:
Name in Full
Address
Type From
To
Office Held
Aristotelian Society
Great Britain
Professional 1963
Present
Royal Institute of Philosophy Gr. Britain
Professional 1963
1964
Phi Beta Kappa
Trinity University
(first Alumni member)
San Antonio
TX
Honorary 1975
Present
National Humanities Faculty
1735 Lowergate Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
Professional 1968
1973
Member, Board
of Directors
National Humanities -Institute
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Professional 1975
1978
Member, Executiv«
Board
Air University
Maxwell Air Force Base
Alabama 36112
Professional 1974
1980
Member, .Board of
Visitors
College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth » MN 55811
WGBH Educational Foundation
125 Western Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
The Franklin J. Matchette Foundation
251 Brahan Boulevard, #2
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Greater Boston Council, Boy Scouts,
of America
891 Centre, Street
Boston, MA 02130
Royal Society of Arts
John Adam Street
Adelphi, London WC2N 6EZ, England
The Cooeaercial Club of Boston
The Merchants Club
520 Statler Office Building
Boston, MA 02116
Professional 1973
Professional 1974
Professional 1969
Present Trustee
Present Trustee
Present Member, Board of
Advisors
Professional 1981
Present Member, .Board
of Directors
Professional 1981 Present
and
Honorary
Social 1971 Present
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#24 continued
St. Botolph Club,, Inc. Social' 1973
-199 CoBoabnwealth Avenue
♦
Boston, MA
Algonquin Club of Boston Social 1977
217 Coiomonvealth Avenue
Boston, MA
University Club of Boston Social 1975
426 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
University Club of New 'York Social 1971
1 West =S4th Street
New York, NY 10019
Present
Present
Present
Present
EDUCATION
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The Emperor of U.T.
Frank C. Erwin Jr. ihc biggest boost*
cr the University of Texas has. His Cad*
iliac is orange and white— the school
colors— and he dotes on the national*
champion Longhorn football team. He
is a tireless money raiser and wants noth*
ing less ilun to make the U-T,, system
the best in the country^ He has no pa-
tience with anyone or anything he con*
siders damaging to his beloved alma
mater— and since Erwin is chairman of
Ihc university's board of regents, his an-
tagonists arc automatically on red alert.
Erwin cannot, for instance, abide
student dissent, even the relatively bland
variety found in the American South-
west. He is convinced, that the survival
Regent Erwin, who was appointed to
the board by Governor John Connally in
1963, is a rich, 5i>-ycar*o]d Austin law-
yer, a longtime crony of Lyndon John-
son's, and a former Democratic National
Committeeman. He is now emperor of
the University of Texas. His idea of a
great university is one where teachers
teach, Muilents study and regents govern
at his direction. His strict construction of
those views has kept him at constant
odds with studentsand faculty.
Two years ago, Erwin threw a birth-
day parly for Governor Connally in
the U-T, gym. When antiwar students
outside protested the presence of Lyn-
don Johnson, Erwin called them “a
bunch of dirty nothinV* Last fall Er-
win personally directed bulldozers in a
«vic«
Jrar
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Even the bhndest brand of dissent won't c/o.
of public universities ,h at stake, a feel-
ing that many other citizens share. In
the past four months, he has engineered
the abrupt departures of six admin-
istrators, including Chancellor Harry
Ransom and President (Austin carhpus)
Norman Hackerman— both of whom,
it is thought, were too soft on student
militancy to suit Erwin. The latest ca-
sualty: Dr. John R. Silber, 43, one of
the country's leading philosophers, who
was fired as dean of the College of
Arts and ;Sc.'enccs, though he still re-
tains his p.*’orcsNOrship. Dean Silber was
ousted primarily because he opposed
the admmi>;ra;[on's plan to split his col-
lege into smaller schools. He was also
a targe; bccau^e of his liberalism, ag*
grc^ivcr.e^s and potential candidacy for
the U.T. presidency. According to one
professor, Erwin told Silber: “John, you
arc the most intclHgcnt, articulate and
persistent man around. You scare the
hell out of the incompetents above you.**
confrontation with students over the up-
rooting of some stately oak and cy-
press trees to make way for expansion
of the football stadium. He then pushed
through a rule forbidding administrators
to negotiate with disruptive students.
Last January a straw poll of the 32,000
students at U.T,’s mam campus in Aus-
tin showed 80% favoring Erwin’s im-
peachment on the ground that he had
•‘unwarrantcdly interfered** with school,
operations. In the aftermath of Cam-
bodia and Kent State, he refused to
close down the Austin campus: ‘Tm un-
willing to pay taxes to sup{x>rt an in-
stitution that just turns things over to
these activist faculty members and stu^
dents,** says Erwin. “Students have no
inherent rights to attend a college or uni-
versity, just regardless of what they do.**
When some professors threatened to re-
sign over Silber's dismissal, Erwin re-
sponded: “If anjr person employed by
the - university wishes to resign, all he
need do is quit playing games in the
newspapers and submit his resignation,**
Gaudy Coddy. Erwin is hardly a
knee-jerk reactionary. Like many a Tex-
as Democrat, he is coldly conservative
on some issues, warmly liberal on oth-
ers. When it comes to education, he is
all populist, believing that every Texas
youngster deserves a shot at college.
He is prob.ibly the best education lob-
byist in the slate's history: U.T* ^ip-
proprjalions Have risen 175% in the
past four years. Lieutenant Governor
Ben Barnes keeps an aquarium in his of-
fice and calls its most aggressive an-*
gclfish “Frank,” But many friends sec
danger in Erwin's hypcrcncrgctic loyally
to U.T. Some, for instance, refuse to
get into his gaudy Caddy until he starts
the engine- “They think some of those
damned militants might plant a bomb
on me.*' he says. Then he adds, with char-
acteristic candor: “1 can't blame them
for thinking that way.**
In fact, there is apprehension that
U.T, is headed for a crisis or a decline
or both. Erwin has called for “admin-
istrators with more courage and back-
bone than has been demonstrated in
the past two or three years.** Interim
president, Bryce Jordan, is a musicologist
(specialty: the piccolo) and a hard-liner
on campus disorder. His new chancellor
is Dr. Charles LeMaistre, a medical doc-
tor who treated Erwin’s wife through a
terminal bout with cancer. Many fac-
ulty members agree with Classics Pro-
fessor William Arrowsmilh, who feels
that those who now control U.T* sire “in-
terested only in mediocrities and non-
entities who can be counted on to carry
out the wishes of Chairman Erwin.”
That may be unfair. The chairman,
who spends more than 40 hours per
week toiling for U.T., obviously feels
that his wishes coincide with, the uni-
versity’s needs. Even so, he is smarting
from widespread dissatisfaction with the
Silber firing. Some critics pointed out
that as one consequence of the Silber af-
fair. U.T. bypassed a $200,000 Ford
Foundation grant for experimentation
in leaching techniques— a grant th,it
was to be based in part on Silber's dis-
tinguished record. Key politicians have
been silent about the finngv — no far. It
is too early to predict whether the Amer-
ican Association of University Profes-
sors will censure U.T. That happened
in 1946, and few Texans welcome the
prospect of reliving the bad old days.
A Jovial Insipid Subject
One of the pressures of entering
fourth grade is an accelerated vocab-
ulary. Most children find— and happily
master— scores of big, new words in
their textbooks. But for many inner-
city children, whose parents do not 'Use
such words, the encounter can be ag-
ony, Unable to cope with their books,
the kids often give up and quit learning.
In St. Louis last year. School ^Su-
perintendent William Kottmeyer devised
a new method for making new words al-
luring to 24,000 children, 68% of whom
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By ROBERT RKIMIOLO
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AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. IS— Ttw:
University of Tcxa< is Strug-;
gling to regain its footing in;
the aftermath of an internal]
battle marked by a bitterness]
that has shocked even sea-
soned campus observers^
The battle has seen the al-i
most complete turnover ([to
some, a political purge carried
out by conservative regents) of {
the school*s top administrators,]!
the splitting up of the College|(
of Arts and Sciences, the |
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abrupt dismissal of its nation-1 [
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aHy respected dean and threats
of resignation by many top \
professors* [*< » % A , . •»
^•Tve Aever seen such low, »•
hard-knuckled old Boston ward ; .
{Cities as here” said one sen-
iOf professor. This is the worst p,. ^ V
,rve seen in the- academic ^^f***^ C Erwin Jr., .chair*
world.** Another said. There’s »"«»» ot board of regents
^or In the air.** of the University of Texas.
For ' two weeks, the Texas
campus has reverberated with
charges of poliUcal Interfer-
ence by the regents, who are
poUtical appointees. ’ 1 '•
.Other Clashes . V.
f *The situation reflects grow-
ling difficulties on the campuses
states. Including California and
Colorado, where politically ap-
pointed or elected regents have
dashed with the faculty and
staff over educational and ad-
ministrative policy.
The Texas story has all the
dements, of a Creek tragedy,
with a cast of characters mov-
ling InexoraUe toward their
h
predetermined fates. But many
fear that it will leave the unf- ’
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fear that it will leave the unf- ^ 1
versity In the Uckwash of cdu- | t i
*" Df- John R. Silher was dis-
er P. Rainey, was dismissed by as dean of the Col-
conservative regents in a simi- of Arts and Sciences.
^ stjruggfo- ,
The chief antagonists are
Dr. John R« Silber, the charis-
matic and ambitious dean of
the College of Arts and Sci-
ences, and Frank C. Erwin Jr.,'
chairman of the board of re-
gents and a political friend of
former President Lyndon B.
Johnson and former Gov, John
B. Connally Jr. of Texas.
' Dr. Silber, 44 years old to-
day, is a Yale-educated. Texas-
born philosopher ' respected as
an expert on Kant, the I8th-
cenlury German metaphysical
philosopher. Dr. Silber has been
given much of the credit, for
raising Texas to the first rank
academically in many areas
over the last three years. Until
a year ago, he worked well
with. Mr. Erwin, who is 50, ,
Just why Dr. Silber should
have become a target is not
clear. He Is no radical, and has
vacillated from dovish to
hawkish stands on the Viet-
nam war. “Silber talks liberal
to liberals and conservative to
conservatives,” one observer
said,.
Mr. Erwin has been accused
of trying to run the school po-
litically. But even many of his
enemies concede that he has
worked hard to increase appro- _
priatioAS for the university and
to raise its stature in his seven
years as a regent*
Three weeks ago. on July 24.
Dr. Silber was summarily dis-
missed as dean by Dr. Charles
A. LeMaistre, Mr. Erwin’s pri-
vate physician, who was recent-^
ly appointed chancellor -elect
of the 10-campus system. Dr*
Silber had earlier refused to re-
sign at the request, of^ Dr.
Bryce Jordan, interim president
of the Austin campus. J
Showing Bis Colors
No reason was given. Dr.
Jordan said only that “the in-
terests of the 'University of
Texas tt Austin required it”
It is widely assumed here that
the man behind the dismissal
was Mr. Erwin, a man who
loves the university so much
that he drives arouxvd in a
Cadillac painted orange and
wliite— the school colors.
A week later, the regents
voted, without faculty approval,
to split the 15,000-student Col-
[lege of Arts and Sciences into
three separate schools, abolish*
ingly personalize the under-
graa ua te experience.” 0 ther s
graduate experience.” Others
say it was a maneuver to dis-
(lodge Dr. Silber.
1 The events, are the latest in
a series of changes this year
that have included the prema-
ture retirement of Chancellor
'Harry Ransom, who bad some
liinfie ago relinquished duties to
I Dr. LeMaistre. and the depar-
ture of Dr. Norman Hackerman,
the president of Austin, who
was to bead Rice University in
Houston. Both changes are gen-
erally attributed to pressure
from Mr. Erwnl I
But Df. Silbtr’s dismisMl ha*
proraptf J the srcatcjl unhappi*
ness and the reasons^ remain
obscure. In an interview, Df.
Jordan said, “I don’t wa.nt to
comment on the dean’s dismis-
sal other than to say^ it ^as
an admmistratke decision.
Repeated calls to Mr. Er-
win’s law office here were un-
successful In locating him for
comment Dr, Silber, reachw
by telephone on vacation in
Vermont, said he had^ been
given no reason for his dis-
missal,
Attributed to Success
ing Dr. Silber’s job. The move
was vigorously opposed by Dr.
Silber.
According to Dr. Jordan, the
split was made because the col-
lege had become too big and
there was a need to “increas-i
According to friends of Dr.
Silber’s. his dismissal was
I rooted in his s«jcccss as an ad-
jministratof and fund-raiser.
»“This is a man who overshad-
ows ever) one on the Austin
campus." said one friend of the
idean. -He is ’threatening to
levery other dean, the chancel-
lor and even Frank Erwin, who
likes to keep people under his
control"
Another source, who asked
not to be named, maiAtained
that Mr. Erwin was “a man
who aspires to take over the
state" and was using the uni-
versity as a political base.
This source described the
rapidly expanding university
system as the second largest
industry in the state after oil,
and said that millions of dol-
lars worth of patronage and
.contracts were at stake* Dr.
Silber was known to be a lead-
ing candidate for the presi-
dency of the Austin campus.
But some faculty sources con-
tended that the Idea that Mr.
Erwin and Dr, Silber were
< locked in a pawer struggle was
a distortion, One professor
’ portrayed Dr. Silber as an arro-
gant, vindictive man with as
much ambition as Mr. Erwin,
and who has used his position
as dean to “buy” support for
hU own policy. .
professor said, fa Is generally
regarded that he made out sal-
aries accordingly. Some of the
highest salaries were received ^
by his supporters,”
' According to one source, the
last straw was an Incident with
a new department chairnun ;
who was promised substantial [
suppoi’t by Dr. Silber. But this ’
support, the source, said, was
made contingent on the new
chairman’s .support for Dr,. Sil-
ber in his battle with the re-
gents over the proposal to split
;the college. Reportedly, thefi
chairman complained to the top! .
administration, and Dr. Silber j
was dismissed the next day. I
Df. Silber says the charges •
about salary favoritism are ,
“absolutely * false.” As for the «
alleged pressuring of the* new
chairman. Dr. Silber said he
had told the man only that he .
could not promise the support ;
if the dean’s job was abolished, i
Whatever the real reason for :
^Dr. Silber’s dismissal, many :
fear the chief casualty will be i
'the university. A number ofi:
professors have already said[;
that they wouM be. looking forj
new Jobs soon, although Dr.
Silber has urged them to re-
main. He himself will stay on,
at least for a year, as a phi-
losophy professor.
Dr. William , Arrowsmith, a
classicist and ^ucational crit-
ic, has said that “many of irt
are now doubtful that the Uni-
versity of Texas is a desirable
pleace to teadt”
“The atmosphere of corrupt
arrogance and raw, .vulgar ex-
ercise of power, which now
characterizes the adminisira4
tion of the university, makes it*
virtually certain that holhingjThe, Daily Texan, the student
of educational imporiance canjnewspaper, has decried whit It
any. longer happen here” hejcalled “cutthroat methods” by
Is reported to have told Dr. the regents and has rallied oe-
LeMaistre. the chancellor-elect, hind Dr. Silber. v*
, Mr. Erwin’s advice to any- Mr. Erwin has said that m
one threatening to resign was^plins to resign as of
to “quit playing games In ihcjthe regents at
newspapers and submit his res-, year. Last
ignalion"---*a statement that haSifacuUv vot^. i
annoyed many of his allies onicall his j;®**^***?^,;.
theMty. ..
wKost^of Ihe 35.000 ‘Acuity
so students are away from the'Janiwry. students al» callM
campus, student reaction to.for *“*
the‘‘dcan*s dismissal has £cn*.Bul - •
erally b^n one, of outrage.lthe stu dents votea.
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
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INFORMATIVE NOTE
nAtft August 4. 1983
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Re: NATIONAL BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON
CENTRAL AMERICA
On 8/3/83, Richard A. Hauser, Deputy
Counsel to the President, the White House,
vindicated twelve individuals were being
({Considered for Presidential appointment to
captioned commission. The xndividuals were
identified as follows:
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. Nicholas F. Brady, New Jersey;
Henry G,. Cisneros, Texas;
* William P. Clements, Jr., Texas;
Carlos F. Diaz-Alejandro, Connecticut;
Wilson S. Johnson, California;
Joseph Lane Kirkland, District of
Columbia
Henry A. Kissinger, New York;
Richard M. Scammon, Maryland;
Potter Stewart, District of Columbia;
Robert S. Strauss, Texas; ‘
William B. Walsh, Maryland;
l/^fbhn R. Silber, Massachusetts.
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Colwell
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- Mr.
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- Mr.
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- Mr.
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- Mr.
Young
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- Mr.
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- Mr.
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- Mr.
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Mr. Hauser indicated because of the
sensitivity of information that the commission
members would be handling that the White House
desired t^ese investigations to be afforded the
same degree of investigation as a Presidential
appointmeht - Senate confirmation, i.e. check
of all FBI field divisions and data bases.
|Mr. Hauser indicated because of the short period
[since the prior investigations no requests for
backgrounds on Mr. Kissinger or Mr. Kirkland
would be made.
8/3/83, a White House request for a
background investigation on John R. Silber was
received. Mr. Hauser advised that the other
I requests will be forwarded shortly by the
White House.
These investigations will receive the
normal Presidential appointment 21 day deadline
and a summary memorandum will be forwarded to
the Nhite House upon completion.
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This letter confirms in writing your, express consent, for the
Federal Bureau of Investigation to laaike an investigation of
your background as part of the consideration -for your
application for employment.
You shoxild be aware that the authority to collect this back—
^ound information is based on the President's executive
powers in. Article IX of the Constitution. The information
will be used to obtain necessa:^ clearances to assist you
in your work. The background' information, which includes
a review of FBI files, will be disclosed to another Federal
agency, to assist in its process of clearing you. Willfully
making a false statement, or concealing a material fact,
may constitute ^a violation of Section 1001, Title 18, of
the U.S. Code.
If you provide any information which indicates' a .violation,
of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature,
it will be referred to the appropriate Federal, state,-
local, or foreign agency .-
By volunteering information etbout how you exercise rights
guaranteed by the- First Amendment, it will be assumed that,
you are expressly authorizing the maintenance of this infor-
mation; in the records of any Federal agency..
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The FBI investigation will include the collection and use
of relevant information, in the files of. various; Federal
agencies- and it is necessary that you authorize the
disclosure of such information to the FBI.
If you consent to such an investigation,, and to the dis-
closure of relevant information by other Federal departments
and agencies- to the FBI, please sign, your name below and,
return this' original letter- of consent to me.
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Thank you.
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and understanding that the information is for the official
use of the Federal Bureau of
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its official responsibilities. I hereby release you, as the
custodian of such records, amd any school, college, university
related personnel, both individually and collectively, fr
any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which
may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associa
because of compliance- with this authorisation and request
release information , or any attempt to comply with it .
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TO: . JOHN R. SILBER
This letter confirms in writing your express consent for the
Federal Bureau of Investigation to make an investigation of
your background as part of the consideration for your
application for employment.
You should be aware that the authority to collect this back-
ground information is based on the President's executive
powers in Article II of the Constitution. The information
will be Used to obtain necessary clearances to assist you
in your work. The background information, which includes
a review of FBI files,, will be disclosed to another Federal
agency, to assist in its process of clearing you. Wilfully
making a false statement, or concealing a material fact,
may constitute a Violation of Section 1001, Title 18, of
the U.S. Code.
> If you provide any information which indicates a violation
of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature,
it will be, referred, to the appropriate Federal, state,
local or foreign agency.
By volunteering information about how you exerciso rights
guaranteed by the First Amendment, it will be assumed that
you are expressly authorizing the maintenance of this infor-
mation in the records of' any Federal agency.
The FBI investigation will include the collection and use
Of relevant information in the files of various Federal
agencies and it is necessary that you authorize the
disclosure of such information to the FBI.
If you iconsent to such an investigation, and to the dis-
closure of relevant information by other Federal departments
and agencies to the FBI, please sign yoUr name below and
return this original letter of consent to me.
Thank you.
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educational 'records including, but not limited to, academic,
achievement, - attendance, athletic, personal history, and
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1 hereby direct you to release such information upon request
of the bearer.. This release is executed will full knowledge
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use of the -Federal Bureau of Investigation. Consent is
granted for- the- FBI to. furnish such; information, as is
described, above, to third parties in the course of fulfilling
its official .responsibilities. I hereby release you, as the
custodian of such records,' and .any school, college, university,
or. other educational institution, credit bureau or consximer
reporting agency, including its- officers, employees, or
related personnel, both .individually and collectiyely, from
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may at any time result to m.e, ,my heirs, family or associates'
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DISCO xecorSs , Colutifcus , (Xiio , , reflect an active Secret clearance .
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l(^ch .l3, 1981, '.based on a-Naticnal Agency Check by tih.e National -Agmcy
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SPECIAL INQUIRY
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said that he considers the -appointee to be of
the highest charac ter# and of impeccable loyalty
and integrity. MrJ I remarked that the
appointee .has reputable associates and enjoys
a very favorable reputation. He advised that
he has no knowledge of the appointee having any
use of drugs of abuse or abuse of alcohol. Mr.
strongly recommended the appointee for
a position of trust with the United States
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Sgt.
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Me Guire Air Force Base, New Jersey
Captain
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New Jersey Police Department .
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Burlington County Prosecutor's Office,
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FOR INFO RECEIVING OFFICES, APPOINTEE WAS BORN AUGUST 15,
1926, AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AH) CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BROOKLINE,
MASSACHUSETTS, AH) HAS SSAN 464-28-3640.
APPOINTEE WAS EMFLOYED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT
AUST IN,, TEXAS (UTAT) , FROM SEPTEMBER, 1955, THROUGH JANUARY,
1971, AS AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
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IN JULY, 1970, APPOINTEE WAS FIRED AS THE DEAN OF THE
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fCOLLEGE at TIE UNIVERSITY. OJE WEEK LATER, THIS COLLEGE
WAS DIVIDED INTO THREE SEPARATE SCHOOLS, EFFECTIVELY ABOLISHING
APPOINTEE’S PREVIOUS POSITION. THIS WAS ACOOMPL ISHED BY A
VOTE OF TIE BOARD OF LEGIONS. ACCORDING TO NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
AT TIE TIME, THE CHAIRMAN OF TIE BOARD OF LEGIONS, FRANK ERWIN
(SINCE DECEAISD), WAS BEHI® THE FIRING A® SUBSEQUENT SPLITTING
OF TIE COLLEGE OF ARTS A® SCIENCES, ALTHOUGH ERWIN’S PRIVATE
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SYSTEM, DR. CHARLES A. LENA ISTRE, ACTUALLY FIRED THE APPOINTEE.
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TIEN INTERIM RESIDE NT OF UTAT. THE ARTiaES ATTRIBUTE THE
FIRING TO A POWER STRUGGLE BETWEEN ERWIN A® THE APPOINTEE
WHO, ACCORD I® TO TIE ARTiaES, WAS BECOMING A POWERFUL FIGURE
ON TIE CAMPUS. FOLLOWI® HIS FIRING, THE APPOINTEE REMAINED
AS A FaL PROFESSOR OF, PHILOSOPHY UNTIL >E ASSUMED THE DUTIES
OF PRESIDENT A® TRUSTEE OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY IN JANUARY, 1971.
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DR* LEMAISTRE IS NOW PRESIDENT , UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
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'iHOUSTON* H, BRYCE JORDAN IS ClffiRENTLY Tffi PRESIDENT,
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA.
APPOINTEE^S ASSOCIATE DEAN FDR STUDENT AFFAIRS DURING
TIE PERIOD THS APPOINTEE WAS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OFj^RTS AM)
SCIENCES, UT AT, WAS
WHO REPORTEDLY JUST TOOK
A TEACHING POSITION AT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, ANNAPOLIS,
MARVLA®.
BALTIMORE AT ANNAPOLIS: INTERVIEW
HOUSTO.N AT TOUSTON: INTERVIEW DR. CHARLES A. LEMAISTRE.
PHILADELPHIA AT UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA: INTERVIEW
H. BRYCE JORDAN.
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Manager, Northwest
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FOR information OF ST. LOUIS, APPOI NTEE CURRENTLY RESIDES
IN BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS, DATE OF BIRTH AUGUST 15, 1926,
SSAN 464-28-3640,
APPOINTEE LISTS SUMMER EMPLOYMENT DURING 1948 AND 1949 AS
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ON AUGUST 17, J983, | | REGIONAL OFFICE, U, S.
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RE: BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST 8, 1983,
ON AUGUST 15, 1983,
housekeeper for MR. AND MRS.
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A search of the IM)EX to the XJENTRAL RECORDS SYSTEM AND
THE aSUR IlDEX AS MAINTAINED BY THE DALLAS DIVISION FAILED TO
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indices with negative RESULTS RE APPLICANT, RaATIVES
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Bureau airtel to Boston, dated 8/8/83.
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ADMINISTRATIVE :
All persons contacted in this matter were advised of the
provis ions of the Privacy Act of 1974 a nd two desired co nfidentiality.
namely
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Report of;
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August 19, 1983
R«M Offic* RIe.#i 161B-6213
Titles
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Offices Boston , Massachusetts
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EMPLOYMENT
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On August 16, 1983, Mr. John Wesllng, Associate
Provost and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Boston
University, 145 Bay State Road, Boston, Massachusetts, advised
that in addition to performing the duties associated with the two
positions mentioned, supra, he has served as John Robert Silber’s
(appointee's) personal assistant for seven years. Wesling
described the appointee as a .person with immense Integrity and
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sincerity who is absolutely honest and forthright. Wesling
stated that the appointee is an absolutely trustworthy individual
with a "sterling" character.
Wesling advised that the appointee is highly regarded
as an academic philosopher/ and is renowned as one of the world's
foremost authorities on the philosopher, Immanuel Kant, having
written and published several journals on that subject. Wesling
further advised that among college presidents, the appointee is
one of the most sought after public speakers, having delivered
over 50 speeches this past year on topics concerning higher education
and current social and cultural matters. Wesling stated that the
appointee is a remarkably hard worker, remarkably educated and
remarkably energetic, working 12 hours per day, sevem* days per
week while managing to maintain a fine family life that involves
a wife, seven children and two wards whose natural parents are
deceased friends of the appointee.
Wesling considers the appointee to be an extraordinary
patriot with great supportive concern for free speech and the
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Bill of Rights and cited as just one example j the. appolntee's p olic y |
of allowing military recruiters to visit the Boston University ’Campus
during the early 1970s, despite great resistance from much of the
_ Boston University community. Wesling added that beginning this Fall,
C.198^ , with the addition of Naval ROTC, Boston University will have
three active ROTC programs which were all reinstituted by the
appointee at Boston University after their demise in the late 1960s
under a different president.
More recently, Wesling advised that the appointee has
taken a public stand in favor of the Solomon Amendment which
requires registration for the draft as a prerequisite to receiving
government loans for college tuition. Wesling further advised that
the appointee has a great concern for Boston Universityjs o ver seas
programs y^wBic^provia^^^ educatldn^ the United St ates„J
Department bf^Def ens'e" per sdhher and* family mernbers. '
concern stems from the appointee's perceived obligation that citizens
and educational institutions have to pay back a debt owed to society.
Wesling also advised that the appointee served on the Board of
Visitors at Air University which is responsible for training officers
and enlisted personnel of the United States Air Force from 1978
to 1982.
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Wesling stated that he sees the appointee socially for
dinner about two or three times per month, either at, the appointee's
house or at school functions* j " If hen Tin the prese nce aTcoho^, Txe] has
never seen the appointee "the^worse for drink.'' Wesling advised
that the appointee does not like hard liquor very much, that the
appointee will, on occasion, have one cocktail before^ di.nner and
perhaps one glass of brandy following formal dinners . 1
appointee does enjoy good wine and may have two glasses during"” dinner .
Wesling has no reason to suspect the unauthorized use of drugs and
added that the appointee is reluctant to take aspirin. Wesling
further advised that the appointee is concerned about physical
fitness and tries to use an exercise cycle at his home 15 to 20
minutes per day and swims occasionally.
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trust and confidence with the United States Government without
reservation.
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J3n Augu;^_17, 19^, Earl^C. Cooley>_ Esquire /_Senioi:^ _
Partner, f Hale Bad Dorr,, j 60 State 'Street ", Boston, Massach u setts ,
advised that he has known John^Ro^bert Silfaer (appointee) since
1971 when the appointee first came to Boston University. Cooley
stated that he (Cooley) was the president of the Boston University
Law School Alumni Association in 1971 and first met the appointee
in connection with fund-raising activities for the law school.
Cooley further advised that he served on the Board of Trustees in
1975 as an altimni trustee after being elected to that position by
the alxunni and that he has continued to serve as a "regular trustee"
since that time, having been nominated and _ confirmed by the Board
of Trustees, a self-perpetuating organization under the by-laws of
Boston University. Cooley advised that he serves on the Executive
Committee, the Legal Affairs Committee and the Student Affairs
Committee and has worked very closely with the appointee.
Cooley described th^ ajppoijite^e as a most bri llian t
individual, who is widely read great depth of lear ning, an< f^ °”
possesses a tremendous command ofTCogic ahc[ j^ilosophy. Cooley
added that the appointee's tremendous reasoning power allows the
appointee 'to be a great problem solver by "cutting through the
chaff and getting right to the wheat. "
Cooley stated that the appointee is a man of uncompro-
mising principle with a tremendously strong character.
Cooley advised that the appointee is highly regarded
and strongly supported by the Board of Trustees and added that
"college presidents come and go" but the appointee's longevity
(since 1971) bears the greatest testimony to the Board of Trustee's
strong support of the appointee. Cooley added that the appointee
has managed to endure major upheavals during his reign at Boston
University, including a financial deficit he was faced with upon
his arrival, political unrest in the early 1970s and the unionization
of professors. Cooley advised that the appointee dealt with these
problems effectively and in a forthright manner, balanced the budget
in two years after his arrival and has maintained a balanced budget
since that time. Cooley further advised that the appointee created
some enemies in the process of dealing with these problems which
Cooley attributed, in part, to the appointee's forthright and direct
approach which Cooley perceives as a matter of style and which Cooley
personally approves of and considers to be an asset. Cooley added
that the appointee does not "suffer fools gladly" and explained that
the appointee feels that excellence should be rewarded and mediocrity
should not be tolerated.
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Cooley stated that the appointee's loyalty is
unquestionable and that the appointee is a strong supporter of the
U. S. Constitution and the Amendments thereto, particularly the
freedom of speech guaranties under the First Amendment. Cooley
advised that the appointee is politically perceived as being to
the right of center; however, Cooley stated that he considers the
appointee to be a true liberal who is an elitest as well” and who believes
that merit should be rewarded.
Cooley advised that he has no reason to suspect
alcohol abuse or unauthorized drug use on the part of the appointee.
Cooley recommended the appointee without reservation, added that
it would be a fine appointment and advised that the appointee is
already studying in preparation for the appointment.
On August 17, 1983, Mr.
J Massachusetts, advised that he first met
John Robert Silber (appointee) in 1979 on business and that he has
served as a trustee at Boston University since October, 1982.
further advised that the 1979 business meeting led to
the creation of a corporation, 80% of which is owned by international
Training and Education Company (parent) and 20% is owned by Boston
Universit y, which acts as a subcontractor by providing educational
services
. stated that the appointee's business objective
was to provide an additional source of revenue for the University
that was badly needed in light of rising tuition costs which might
eventually cause Boston University to price itself out of business.
also advised that the appointee was very concerned about
xncreasing' the endowment fund for the same reason.
.described the appointee as an outstanding
citizen and' a supero individual who is well read an d can converse
intelligently in a nximber of different disciplines,
added that the appointee is a highly educated, intense individual
with very, very strong convictions and a dedicated interest in
stated that the appointee has a "very
national affairs,
strong" reputation at Boston l)niversitv a nd the Board of Trustees
are tremendously supportive. ] H advised that there is a
small minority of opponents on the 43-member board and that the
individuals who comprise the minority vary from issue to issue.
] discounted the opposition by stating that It is a
natural occurrence found on all boards of that size.
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stated that the appointe e is an indiv idual
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of unquestionable loyalty to the United States,
that the appointee was responsible for re-establishing the ftOTC
programs at Boston University and that the appointee served on
the Board of Directors for the Institute of Strategic Studies, a
non-profit organization concerned with national defense which is
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drinker, smokes cigars and does not engage in unauthorized drug
use and added that unauthorized drug use would be totally inconsistent
with the a ppointee who i s an extremely hard worker and dedicated
individual. ! [ recommended the appointee for a position
of trust and confidence with the United States Gove rxuaent. without
reservation.
On August 17, J.983, Mr. George D. Hart, 44 Powder Point
Road, Duxbury, Massachusetts, advised that he has served on the
Board of Trustees at Boston University for the past 10 years and
is presently serving on the Executive Committee. Hart further
advised that he was the former Chairman of the Board of the
California State University System, a former member of the Board of
Directors of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, a retired United States
Army Colonel who served in Normandy and a domicilliary of California
who is presently vacationing in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Hart
described John Robert Silber (appointee) as a person of unimpeachable
character who is brilliant, forthright and speaks his mind. Hart
considers the appointee to be unique in his ability to manage people
and financial responsibilities and added that if he (Hart) owned a
corporation, he would want the appointee to run it. Hart stated
that the appointee has the unanimous support of the Executive Committee
and is highly regarded and respected by all of the trustees, save
one or two.
Hart stated that there is no one who is moreT loyal to
the United States than the appointee and advised the appointee
"fought hard" to restore Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Boston
University. Hart, who ate dinner with the appointee last night,
advised that the appointee stated that his (appointee's) greatest
aim in life is to help make this country safe for his children,
grandchildren and those that follow. Hart advised that the appointee
has been "close to the military," that the appointee has done a
thorough study of this country's missile system and that the
appointee feels politics should not play a part in national defense.
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who belong to the Commercial Club-Merchants Club, which Hart
described as an exclusive dinner club made up ;of the most powerful
and influential leaders of business and industry in the Boston area.
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Hart advised that he has no reason to suspect alcohol
abuse or unauthorized drug use and added that he has the highest
regard for the appointee In every way. Hart stated that he (Hart)
served as the Chairman of the Board of the California State
University System under Governor Brown# who appointed him and
Governor (now President) Reagan and that he was indirectly
responsible for the appointment that initiated this background
investiga^on. Hart recommended the appointee for a.,position^, 0 ^
trust and, conlCi Bence with the Unit ed St a t es G o verns w ithout J
reservation.
On August 17/ 1983# Mr. Robert C. Linnell# President#
Linnell and Company# 150 Causeway Street# Boston# Massachusetts#
advised that he is a member of the Board of Trustees at Boston
University and has been prior to John Robert Silber's (appointee's)
arrival at Boston University in 197.1. Linnell stated that he con-
siders himself to be a personal friend of the appointee and has
entertained the appointee on his boat. Linnell considers the
appointee to be an upright# moralistic# outspoken individualljWho se 'j
character is beyond reproach. Linnell described the appointee as
a strictly outstanding individual# who is brilliant and yet practical.
Linnell stated that the appointee is extremely capable in all areas
of administration and has the ability to understand situations and
provide effective solutions.
Linnell advised that the appointee has served as
President at Boston University during difficult times and that few
people in this country could have accomplished what the appointee
has in terms of achieving financial stability and holding the
university together while achieving growth and building excellence.
Linnell stated that the appointee has_a rough ext^ri
somewhat abrasive and can be toughfj^’enj^e h^ to
beneath his rough exterior# the appointee has a big heart. Linnell
further advised that the appointee "stepped on some toes" which
was an unavoidable byproduct of the hard and fast decision making
that was necessary for the good of the university.
Linnell stated that the appointee has excellent control
of the English language and unparalleled debating skills. Linnell
advised that the appointee is highly supported by the Board of
Trustees and that the trustees feel extremely grateful to have the
appointee as President.
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LinneH stated that the appointee's loyalty to the
United' States is unquestionable and that the appointee is a loyal
and patriotic citizen who is "driven to do good for the country."
Linnell recommended the appointee for a position of trust and
confidence with the United States Government and added that "you
couldn't pick a finer person."
On August 17, 1983, Mrs. Sot W. Weltman, 1010 Memorial
Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, telephone (6l7) 491-2876,
was contacted and advised that she would not make any comments
regarding appointee at any time. Weltman is a member of the
Board of Trustees at Boston University.
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On August 18,. 1983, Mr. John L. Eavenson, Vice
Chairman of the Board, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company,
175 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts,, advised that he has
served on the Board of Trustees at Boston University for two and
one half years. Eavenson stated, that John Robert Silber (appointee)
is a well rounded, outstanding individual whose character is
abSQlutel y_perfect.._ Eayenson_advlsM'_tjLat_tl^_a pp pi??tge j^as^ ^
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of the United States.
Eavenson advised that the appointee enjoys an excellent
reputation among the Board of Trustees and has the Board's 100%
support . Eavenson advised that the appointee came to Boston
University during a financial crisis and a period of political
unrest and was Jfaced with some hard decisions which he made and
which resulted In some controversy.
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United States is unquestionable and recommended the appointee for
a position of 'trust and confidence with the United States Government
witixout reservation.
On August 19. 1983 f
he is a
(protect by request),
iBoston University, advised that
Boston University fori lyears as a
Tand. has been employed by
kurther advisea tnar ne xs a sT^rong
supporter of John Robert Silber (appointee) and he considers
-thV appointee to be a first rate- administrator. ! |stated
that the appointee has an excellent sense of moral values and that
his behavior is unquestionably ehtical.
, j advised that even the most biased individuals
at Boston; University consider the appointee's ability to be first
rate and admit that Boston University has undergone a substantial
transformation under the a ppointee's le adership making Boston
University much more solid.
Stated that the appointee
is a "controversial personality" due to the appointee s decision
making rol e that often affects diverse vested interests at the
University. ! j described the appointee as a strong
decision maker who thrives on adverse relati onships and excells
at the "give and take" involved in dialogue.
faculty members either think that the appointee is the best
thing that ever happened to Bo ston Univers ity or that they have
a strong dislike for him, whichj
appointee's dicision making role.
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. . , advised that the appointee ' s loyalty is
unquestionable, and that; the; appointee, frequently has taken, public
stands bn maibr socj.al issues that- evidence; the; appointee's
advised, that; he. has worked with the appointee
under stressful conditions and has absolutely no knowledge o£
alcohol abuse, or unauthorized drug, use.;
, - - I frecorranended the. appointee; for a. position
of trust; and. confidence; with; the; United States; GOverjirnent-
withOUt; reservation and added that; he would be delighted to see
the appointee, receive this type of recognition which the appointee
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On August 19, 1983, I
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Massachusetts; adyl sod th at ’he has bee n a member of the, J
Board of Trustees at Boston University for the past seven
years and that he first met John Robert Silber (appointee)
in 1972 and "knew of” the appointee when the appointee was
in Texas Jl I decribed the appointee as a man of
integrity who is honest and moral.
advised that the appointee's associates are
limited to people of good solid character and consist l argely
of members of the Boston University community . | [ stated
that the appointee is controversial, that the appointee is
learning to be aff ective at delegation, and to be less
abrasive. ! [ further advised that the appointee is
"not capable of being diplomatic," that he deals "frankly and
honestly and won't finesse issues."! j stated that the
appointee is opiniona ted and th at tne appointee's interests
are extremely diverse ! [ stated that the appointee can
make a tremendous contribution because of these qualities.
! I a dv.ised_^that „tbe. .qppqJLntee 4s jphnospjjhically^
aligned w ith traaltlonal i ^erican va. lues and is unqu estionably,
loyal to the^ United States ! ! who considers himself
to be a good friend of the appointee and a fellow Texan, stated
that one of the appointee's biggest regrets is that he could
not. serve in the armed forces due to a congenital birth
defect w hich left the appointee without the use of one arm.
Advised that he has never observed any indication of
alcohol abuse or unauthorized drug use and added that the
appointee does not smoke except for an occasional cigar . f
recommended the applicant for a position of trust and confidence
with the United States Government and added that the appointee
is an extraordinary American with great loyalty to his family,
career and country.
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Electronics Corporation of America^
one MemorJLal Drive , Cambridge , Masssachuset ts advised^that
John Robert Silber' "(appointee) ’emj^oy ed by ’ J
Electronics Corporation 6f“1>merica as a memb'er “of tHe Board
of Directors six^ce he was electe d, to that position on_
March 21, lOSl.nand^uno'fflclally since July 23', 1980, on aii j
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advised that the appointee’s character is
flawless', mat trie appointee is a^ "terrific guy" who is
emotionally very stable and who possesses outstanding
leadership skills T [ stated that "you could not find
a more loyal citizen" and considers the appointee to be a true
patriot .
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appointee and recommended the appointee for a position of trust
and confidence with the United States Government without
reservation!
on the appointee du
was unable to suggest anyone else who could comment
e to summer vacation. (See interview with
close personal associate, infra).
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August„16, 1983, Dr. Arthur, G. JB. Metcalf
President , I Electronics Corporation of^ Americ a (E CA) , . . I
One Memorial bVive, Cambridge , Massachusetts, and* Chairman d£^
the Board of Trustees, Boston, Massachusetts, advised that he
has known John Robert Silber (appointee) since 1971 when the
appointee began serving as President at Boston University. Metcalf
stated that the appointee is of very, very fine character, a great
scholar, very patriotic, which is rare in academia, and a strong
supporter of national defense and this nation's present administration.
Metcalf added that the appointee has a fine mind and is a great
public speaker.
Metcalf further advised that he (Metcalf) has served
as a trustee on the Board of Trustees at Boston University during
the administrations of five presidents and that the present
administration under the appointee has been the most creative and
productive earning national recognition. Metcalf estimated that
the appointee is strongly supported by 40 of the 45 trustees at
Boston University on most issues and stated that a small amount
of opposition exists at any educational institution between the
president and the trustees. Metcalf described the appointee as
an upstanding American with strong convictions. Metcalf stated
that the only criticism he has concerning the appointee is the
appointee's lack of patience with "suffering fools." Metcalf
stated that the appointee will have an occasional cocktail but has
never abused alcohol or engaged in unauthorized drug u se. Metcalf
recommended the appointee for a [position^ of jtr^ .an d*: cb nf idence.
with the United States Goveriiment wltlffout reservation.
Metcalf advised that the appointee's associates consist
of individuals who have reached the highest possible levels of
achievement in Business, Government arid Academia.
Metcalf mentioned in passing that the appointee is a
member of the Board of Directors of Electronics Corporation
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On August 11 , 1983/ Major General George Smith Patton, III,
United States Army, Retired, 650 Asbury Street, South Hamilton,
Massachusetts 01982, telephone (617) 468-4533, advised that
he has personally met appointee only three times but knows^pf
his jrej^tation and abili ties^^Wirough ,, speeches, andj^rre^
spondence with him, over the, years*, . He described appo inte e as J
precise, absolutely brilliant" and' dedicated to the securXty of
America. He advised appointee is very conservative, professional
and ethical in all his dealings. He stated appointee does not put
up with any "foolishness.” He described appointee's reputation
as "tougher than hell" and that appointee is a highly respected
citizen. He advised that appointee is very articulate in written
and oral presentations. He advised that he knows of no derogatory
information about the appointee. He stated that to his knowledge
appointee does not use alcohol to excess or illegal drugs of any
kind.
Patton stated that appointee is a super guy and that
he cannot think of a more suitable candidate for any government
committee. He advised appointee is a "dedicated American patriot
and wished we had 500 more like him." He stated that he would
trust appointee on any committee anywhere within the Government.
Patton concluded by stating that he highly recommends
appointee for a position of trust and confidence with the U. S.
Government.
On August 18, 1983, Mr. John G. McBlwee, Chairman,
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Jdhn Hancock Place,
Post Office Box 1111, Boston, Massachusetts 02117, (617) 421-2870,
advised he has known appointee in excess of ten years. He
principally had contact with appointee through business and
education relations. He advised that he has had contact with
him in a social atmosphere also.
McElwee described appointee as stror^j_ ve ry ,p ositye.ly..,.,.,,...,^
oriented, aggressive, highly intelligent and |TOntrovers^ai.^
advised appointee is dynamic, a man of strong principles according
to his own interpretation of the principle. He stated that appointee
is held in high respecb; that no one to his knowledge has even
questioned appointee's integrity or abilities; that people just
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McElwee stated appointee's written and oral
presentations are exquisite. He advised appointee works well
and has a lot of experience in stressful situations. He feels
appointee is v ery pr of e jssional and ethical in his dealings yet
perhaps a bit > controversial . ] He stated that there is no
question about appointee's^ being a loyal American and that
some may even consider him "over American."
To McElwee 's knowledge, appointee has never used alcohol
to excess or illegal drugs of any kind. He advised that he
knows of no derogatory information about appointee. He
stated appointee is an exceptional and able per gon^ and stated
no reason why he should not recommend the fappoint^ yet did
not come right out and recommend him. He stated it would depend
on who was on the committee with appointee and if they were capable
to "handle discussions" with appointee.
On August 18, 1983, Mr. John Larkin Thompson, President,
Blue Shield of Massachusetts, 100 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts
617-956-2000, advised that he has known appointee for approximately
ten years. He stated that he met appointee when he served on
the Board of Trustees at Boston University from 1973 to 1978. He
described appointee as uncoinmonly bright, articulate and contentious
individual. He stated appointee is honest, professional and
ethical in his dealings with others. Appointee is thought of as
a uniquely intelligent person by others. His associates are
universally of high caliber quality.
Thompson advised his personal observation of appointee's
oral and written abilities are that they are spectacular. He
advised that appointee can handle stressful situations without
any problems. He advised appointee is a loyal American who can
be trusted with highly sensitive and confidential jLnformation.
He advised that to his knowledge appointee does not use alcohol
to excess or illegal drugs of any kind. He stated that he knows
of no derogatory infomation about appointee. Thompson advised
that appointee is a positive and thoughtful individual. He stated
appointee is highly qualified to serve and has positive contributions
to make. He concluded by stating he would highly recommend the
appointee without reservation.
On August 18, 1983,
Dorchester/
Massachusetts stated the
Silber for three years.
it he has
known the appointee, John Robert
described Silber as an excellent
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person, a man of integrity whose word is (blSi:bond .„ ^ H e said
ds a community person who can di^aareft witl’^nut being disagreeable
is known as a conservative, hard-nosed guy who ca n be headstro ng
and who deals with pressure weld.
stated that Silber
when he makes up his mind to accomplish something
said Silber is a forceful man who is sure of himself and
does not worry about controversy in making a decision. He would
rather deal with the controversy after the fact.
I [stated that an example of Silber' s character
could be best described by the scholarship fund that he established
recently at Boston University. Silber had witnessed a number of
incidents at Boston University that involved Boston firefighters.
He was so impressed with the professionalism and valor of the
firefighters who responded to these incidents, that .he set up a four
year scholarship program for the children of Boston firefighters
killed in the line of duty.
I I said that Boston University is currently funding
a device that identifies a trapped or motionless firefighter in
action an d that Silber is largely responsible for this funding.
_~_~__|does not question Silber' s loyalty to the United States
ana nas never known him to abuse alcohol or use illegal drugs.
I I recommended Silber for the presidential
appointment stating that "Dr. Silber is a loyal to the United
States as the day is long."
On August 18. 1983. Mr. I
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Massachusetts , (617) 292-2000 advised that he has known
appointee for approximately four and a half years. He advised
that he first saw appointee at a Boston College foriim affair
the discussion dealing with education in Boston. He advised
that he was very impressed by appointee's presentation and
stayed to talk with him after the discussion. They then
began to have dealings with one another through public
service arena. He advised that he has in the past and is
presently serving on a committee with appointee. Because of
this advisory committee to the school committee here in Boston,
he sees appointee on a regualr basis now.
d escribed appointee's character as above reproach.
He stated appointee is a fine human being as well as a dynamic
executive. He stated that appointee has gone out of his way to
counsel his daughter on careers and he has also invited appointee
to be a guest speaker on several occasions for different groups.
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I [described appointee as an honest/ honorable
and loyal American, He stated appointee is honest/ professional
and ethical in his dealings with people yet is also so direct
that people may feel he could be more diplomatic.
_stated^.appointee's reputation is good yet at
the same time he is a ;coh'to6verslL^^ individual. The
controversy he feels is largely credited to his drive and
determin ation to rehabilitate Boston University when he first
arrived. advised appointee is very outspoken with
regard to public issues and takes an absolutely solid stance
on issues and will not compromise on his beliefs. Because appointee
does what he feels is necessary in different situations, many memb ers
of the community see him as a threat in some situations,
gave the example of appointee trying to buy up land for Boston
University.
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. advised that appointee's oral skills are excellent.
He stated that he invited appointee to speak at the Bankers
Convention in Florida a few years ago and that appointee chose
to speak about Foreign and Defense Policy. He stated that appointee
spoke for fiftjy^ mJLnutes on a difficult suyect and to. a group
of jaundiced^and super cynical At the end of^thei.._ J
presentation^ appointee was’ giveli “a" s^^^ from these
individuals which in all his years of being associated with„^
these people he has never seen (occur before. He statea
appointee was well prepared and gave" a "beautiful and eloquent
presentation.
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stressful situations and ' ha s handled them well. He advised appoin£^ee
has a low boilinp point i ye;^ [.stated ..that even-chough
appointee’s emotions show he is lorceful yet, in control with his
rebuttals.
advised that he knows of no derogatory information
about the appointee. He stated that to his knowledge appointee
does not use alcohol to excess or illegal drugs of any type.
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advised that ^althoufrh_he_is,.not . an initiroateZ
close associate ,i Jie jis an admirer of* appointee ? ahdj :Ceeis, jhe.
an intellipent individual that‘*has’ Rood rapport with himself and
others .
I I concluded by statinR he is delifchted to see
appointee considered ior the committee and hiRhlv recommends
him.
On AuRust IB, 19B3, Hr. James L. Sullivan, President,
Greater Boston Chamber of Comerce, 125 High Street, Boston,
Massachusetts 02110, 617-426-1250, advised that he has known
appointee iive to six years. He advised that they met at the
Harvard Faculty Club when he was City Manager of Cambridge and
know each other mostly on a social basis.
Sullivan described appointee as a very controversial
person. He feels appointee is a man of courage and conviction
that he does not hesitate to speak his mind on issues. He stated that
he admires appointee because of that fact. He advised that
appointee is very professional and ethical in his dealings with
people and is very honest with his feelings and thoughts as he , ^
sees then. He stated appointee has conducted himself as a very
strong University President. Given this difficult role, appointee ^
has been able to handle himself very well in pressure/stressful
situations. He stated appointee is clearly an educated intelligent
man who has demonstrated his oral and written abilities on
numerous occasions. He advised from his experiences appointee
is articulate in his speech and would assume his written work
would also be of excellent quality.
Sullivan advised that he knows of no derogatory
information regarding the applicant. He stated he has no
knowledge of whether appointee's use of alcohol is excessive
and doubts very much that appointee would use drugs of any
kind.
Sullivan concluded by stating appointee holds a good
reputation and feels he will be a distinct asset to the committee
because of his probing and positive nature. He stated he would
highly recommend appointee for a position of trust and confidence
with the United States Government.
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|( limited partnerships
dealing with real estate development; aavised that he has known
John Robert Silber (appointee) since 1968, when the appointee
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arrived; at ;
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Allege of Arts and Sciences at the University
stated that the appointee hired him In* .1968
I foundation under the purview of
Ifurther adv ised that the appointee - hired
I one year after the appointee
toston universit y ana that he left Boston University
I of Boston University in charge of
I described the appointee as honest, very intelligent
and very ethical. [stated that the appointee is a. hard
worker, "perhhps mn narriy ” who fr equently works 18 hour days and
i.s also a good family /man. [ stated that the appointee ’s_
social acquaintances' include top-rated academics, and professionals
and businessmen who serve on the Board of Trustees.
[stated that the appointee ' s reputatupn at
Boston University is that the appointee is "tough^. as hell, ”
"loved by his friends," and "hated by his enemies . " [
quaUfied that statement by saying that any hatred toward
the appointee stems from some necessary and tough financial
decisions made by the appointee and that the hatred relates
to the' appointee's, posture on certain issues and not to the.
appointee personally .
considers the appointee to be a "doer” with^
tremendous ability who is controversial because he speaks his
mind;
[ advised that the appointee freely pro claims
his patriotism and loyalty to the United States which
attributed to the appointee's Texas heritage.
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^hesiz of information which enables the appointee, to quickly
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recommended the appointee for a position, of trust 'and.
confidence with the United States Government without reservation
and added that he would recommend the appointee for President
of the United. States.
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that he has known appointee ten to twelve years. He could not
recall specifically, how, where, and when they met but has
both social and professional contacts with the appointee.
[described appointee as an extremely honest
individual with complete integrity. Appointee does not
"suffer fools gladly" and can be quite abrasive towards many.
Appointee runs Boston University (BU) in a very autocratic
method. Appointee speaks to the point and in doing so he
antagonizes many people. He stated that appointee is "not a
diplomat." He said appointee is an extremely Intelligent,
motivated and well-read individual on a vast range of subjects.
With regard to appointee's reputation, he feels one
cannot disassociate it from one's enemies. He said appointee
is "a doer" and "administrator of competence" and would give
quite high marks to appointee for holding BU together yet
others disagree. He personally thinks highly of appointee.
stated that ethically appointee is tops in
his dealings with people yet cannot say the same with regard
to his "professionalism." Appointee's professional demeanor
is too aggressive and defensive in many respects and he
"unnecessarily prejudices people" in. order to get what he wants.
advised appointee is extremely articulate and
very literate with regard to oral and written presentations.
He knows of no derogatory information about appointee
and believes him to be a loyal American . He has never known
appointee to use alcohol' to excess or to use illegal drugs
of any kind.
He has never served on a committee with appointee
and has no idea of how appointee would work out. Appointee
likes to be boss and has no diplomacy in many respects which
may hinder committee's work.
the position calls for diplomacy.
said he could not recomme nd appointee if
could recommend
appointee if the committee needs an individual with originality
of thought, a deep thinker, and if appointee was not chairman and
the chairman were capable of handling appointee's strong
aggressive behavior.
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On August 19, 1983, David Riesman, Professor,
.Department of Sociology, Harvard University, Cambridge, .Massachusetts
advised that he has known John Robert Silber since 1964 when
Silber was Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Texas .
Riesman stated that he had ^recommended Silber for his current
position as President of Boston University.
Riesman stated that Silber is a highly intelligent
^extremely hardworking individual who pushes himself to. the maximum.
Riesman said that Silber puts forth all his energy in his
endeavors and expects the same from those who work for him.
•Riesman. said that Silber is almost "too effective." Consequently,
Riesman stated Silber is not perceived by the general public
as. .a very compassionate man. However, Riesman said, Silber is a
devoted husband and; father. Riesman pointed out that Silber
"does not pull any punches" in expressing :his opinions and
that ’he can be a very formidable adversary who can defend his
positions with Impeccable logic.. Riesman further advised that
Silber is of very high integrity and maintains an excellent
reputation in the community. Riesman stated that Silber is
fiercely loyal to the United States Government. Riesman said
he knows absolutely nothing derogatory about John Silber.
•Riesman said he feels Silber would bring enormous success to
any position he. would* assume and that he highly recommends
Silber for a position of trust and confidence with the government.
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On August 15, 1983, Mrs^
Avenue, Brookline, Massachusetts,'^
Carlton,
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she has lived at that address for 37 years. She stated that
she has known appointee and his -family as neighbors for
approximately ten years .| ]advised that appointee is not, in
her opinion, very neighborly. She advised that he keeps to
himself and never speaks if she should see him. She thinks
of him as a very ’'indifferent" neighbor. She did advise that
his w i fe is more neighborly In -tbstt she. ;wiir accept ^packages for
lifi Jis not home.
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advised that appointee’s reputation is very two
sided, that it depends upon who you talk to. She stated that
people are never "indiffe rent" a bout appointee, either they
like or dislike appointee] Idescribed appointee as being
honest, reputable and an indiviaual with a great deal of
integrity. She stated that appointee is very brilliant and
articulate as evident in his speeches and lectures.
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about appointee or his family. She stated that to her knowledge,
appoi ntee does not use alcohol to excess or any illegal drugs.
stated that she knows of no derogatory information about
appointee or his family. She advised that she knows of no reason
why appointee should not be hired to work for the United States
Government. She stated that she would recommend him for a
position of trust and confidence with the United States Government.
On August 15, 1983,
Carlton Street,
Brookline, Massachusetts, advised' that she has lived* at that
address for over 30 years. She advised that she does hot know
appointee or his family personally although she knows of him
through newpapers and television. She stated that as far as
she knows, appointee is a good neighbor. She has never heard
anything of* a derogatory nature about appointee or his family.
concluded by stating that appointee is an
"island unto himself" and that she does not feel she can p ass
opinion 'regarding his ^suitability 'for a-‘positioh' with ■the
United; Statesj Government .
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Carlton Street ,
Brookline, Massachusetts advised that she does not know appointee
or his family in that she and her sister moved into the
neighborhood only two weeks ago.
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On August 15, 1983,
Brookline, Massachusetts ^ adviseq- xnar ,sne nas
Carlton Street,
" at that)
address for seven years. She stated that she does hot know
appointee or his family. She advised that as far as she knows
he has a good reputation in the neighborhood. She stated that
she has never heard of any derogatory information about
appointee or his family. She concluded by stating that^she,
does not feel she could comment Regarding appointee 's~¥uitabllityj
for <a. position with' the United States '•Government.
Augu st 15, 1983 J
University J
Student, Boston
|[:arlton Street, Brookline, Jlassachusetts
advised that she has lived at that address since May, 1983. She
advised that she does not know appointee personally but knows
of him through the neighborhood and school. She stated that
she feels he has a good reputation in the neighborhood. She
described appointee and his family as being very quiet and that
they keep to themselves .
described appointee as an honest individual who
can be trusted with Confidential sensitive information. She
advised that appointee is always well prepared v/hen giving:
speeches and is a very eloquent speaker with conservative ideas.
She stated appointee works well under pressure situations and
that he handles himself well as is evident in his question and
answer interviews on campus. She advised that people either
like or dislike him depending upon their philosophy and
politics although she feels even those who dislike his stance
on certain issues secretly carry respect for him.
advised that she knows of no derogatory
information about the appointee or his family. She advised
that to her knowledge appointee does not use alcohol to excess
or illegal drugs of any kind. She advised that she feels he
would be excellent in any United States Government position and
that she highly recommends him.
On August 15, 1983, MrsJ
Street, Brookline, Massachusetts,
Prescott
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has lived at that address for 32 years. She stated that she has
known appointee and hi s family a s ^neighbors since they moved
into the neighborhood. P 1 described appointee as an honest,
reliable, and responsible individual. She stated that he is a
very good family man who is firm and severe if necessary. She
advised that appointee is a good neighbor with a good reputation.
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She described his family as a tremendously upstanding family.
She advised applicant is a serious individual who does not
like small talk. She stated appointee's reputation is
tremendous and that his associates are of high caliber.
[stated that to her knowledge, appointee does
not use alcohol to excess or illegal drugs of any kind. She
knows of no derogatory information about the appointee or
his family. She feels appointee is a trusted and loyal
American with the best interest of those under him. She
concluded by stating that the appointee is a very capable
individual and she highly recommends him for a position
of trust and confidence with the United States Government.
On August 16, 1983,
Prescott
Street , Brookline, Massachusetts, [ advised jthatj^he_.has Jknown_ „
John R obert Silb er. (appoi ntee) . for ap proximately four or five
who livesi | the appointee and l
^stat ed that he c onsiders himself to be a
years
considers the appointee to
friend of the appointee
be one of the top five individuals he has e ver known an d a
stated
person who possesses great personal courage
that he knows no one with more integrity than the appointee
and advised that the appointee is not afraid to take unpopular
stands and has done so in the past in a direct, abrupt and
sometimes offensive manner.
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down the Boston University Radio Station because of the
station's political view s which th e appointee considered to
be "leftist propaganda."
described the appointee as
a brilliant individual who is absolutely loyal to the United
States and who has never compromised his int egrity even though
it would be easier and more popular to do so.
the appointee would make a "hell of a president . **
that the appointee Is reputed to be an h onest and courageous
Istat ed
advised
hesitated to characterize
person of very high character.
the appointee as a conservative but did state that he was
perceived, as being^tP,o,,CQnserjvatiye Jbx^sjome_£e^^
community who are yieft.joj^-<^nter7'„and faddedjthat^
feelings toward the appointee stem merely from political differences.
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or drug abuse by the appointee and recommended the appointee for
a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government
without reservation.
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[suggested the only shortcoming the appointee
might have is the appointee’s impatience with weak minds and
shoddy reasoning.
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information on John Robert Silber*, date of birth: August 15, 1926.
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On August 15, 1983 , . Clerk, Record .Unit,
^ookline, Massachusetts, Police Department advised their files,
contain no record with anyone identifiable with the- following
individuals:
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John < Robert Silber, date of birth: .August 15, 1926,
appointee; Mary Kat hrvn Underwood, date of bir th; January 31, 1927»
appointee *s spouse ; r I date of birth: ^
L appointee *s daughter j I
date of birth: I appointee ’s daughter;,!
I date of bir th; I L appointee ’s daughter;
1 date of birth; V appointee’s
daughter;' . I date of , birth; .
appointee’s daught er; and ^ date of hirtn: !
I appointee’s ward.
On August 11, 1983 . 1 I Clerk, Records Section,
Boston Police Department, Boston, Massachusetts advised their
files contain no record on anyone identifiable as John Robert Silber,
date of birth: August 15, 1926.
any prosecutive information on anyone identifiable as
John Robert Silber.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy To:
Report of:
Date:
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AUGUST 19. 1983
Office: New York,. New York
Field Office File #: 161B-8986 Bureau File #:
Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Character:, SPECIAL INQUIRY
Synopsis: Reference favorably recommends. Arrest negative.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of
'the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and .is loaned to your
agency;, it and its^ contents are hot to be distributed outside your
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Reference
On August 10, 1983t
New York City Public
Lib rary. Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, New York, advised
than
reference, is in a travel status,
out of the country, and he is expected to return to the United
States on August 15, 1983*
On August 17, 1983^
New York City Public Library, Fifth Avenue and ^>2nd Street. New
York. New York, telephonically advised Special Agent
that he has been acquainted with appointee since 1968,
when appointee was his dean at the University of Texas. [
advised that appointee was articulate, conscientious, honest,
personable and responsible. further stated that he was
affiliated with appointee both professionally as well as socially.
He has never know n the appoint ee to use any form of drugs or abuse
alcohol to excess ^^ [ stated that appointee is a
forthright individual as well as one who the appropriate
temperament to deal with any matters he may be confronted with.
Appointee is an individual of hig h moral stand ards. He was
advised that his
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respect for appointee is . unquestionable. Appointee is a loyal
individual and would be an asset to the. Unite d States Government
should he receive an appointment. .highly recommended
appointee for a position, of trust with the United States
Government.
Arrest
Records of the New York City Police Department,
Identification Section, as caused tO' be searched on August 10,
1983t by Special Clerld
revealed no record of
arrest identifiable with appointee's immediate relatives.
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Dote; 8/19/83
Field Office File #; 1 61B- 1 5 0 4
Title; JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Office; HOUSTON
Bvreov File
Character; SPECIAL INQUIRY
Synopsis: Appointee ' s employment and subsequent dismissal at University
of Texas at Austin, Texas verified and favorable.
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EMPLOYMENT
University of Texas
Austin, Texas
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent
On August 15. 19831 I Secretary to|
^ Texa^y^dvised
was on vacation and was not expectea to r^urn until
August 25, 1983. She advised she expected him to telephonically
contact her office in the next couple of days, at which time she
would have him contact the interviewing agent.
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On August 16, 19
2(3^^ I teilephonically contacted
and advised he wished to discuss his former
association with the appointee telephonically rather than having
an aaent come to see him personally, inasmuch as he was out of town.
At the outset of the interview.
stated he did not
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concur with articles he knew to be in the Austin, Texa^iitewspaper
surrounding the leaving of the. appointee from the Unive^ity of Texas.
He stated the appointee Was relieved of his administrative duties
in order to become President and Trustee of: Boston University in Jan-
uary of 1971. This was brought about as a result of the. Board of Re-
gents of the University wishing to divide the College of Arts hnd
Sciences into three separate schools inasmuch as that college had
become, so large at the university and it was possibly felt by some,
that the appointee was beginning t o haive more pOwer than the president
\ advised although it may have looked
in fact, that was not the situation. The appointee
never abused his position as. Dean of the College of Arts.
^NThe appointee was, however, strongly. opposed to the<“
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stated it was merely a. matter of difference of opinion between the
appointee and the .Board- of Regents, -of the university. The appointee
has a large ego but on the other hand, has a right to be prbUd because
of his intelligence and accomplishments. He is a .brilliant teacher and
would be considered by some to be a loner in holding a position against
all comers when he felt he was right. further stated, he
felt some might feel, due to this, the appointee was sometimes not easy
to work with; however, he stated, he, himself 'was very ■opinionated when
he felt, he was .right and the. appointee and he had a very high respect
:and '.regard .for each other. The appointee is a very tenacious individual
vis a v is succumbing to opposing opinions 'when he Is convinced he is
correct.] Istated he considered this more of an asset than
a liability, again lauding the appointee's intelligence. The. appointee
is extremely dependable, hardworking and. takes a great amount of pride
in Whatever he does and will do an excellent job in whatever he .undertakes.
Regarding the appointee's personal life, he. is of impeccable
moral character, associates, and reputation. There, is no . Question
whatsoever concerning his loyalty to the United States.
statedi he still considers the appointee to be a close personal friend
and feels there are no hard feelings between the appointee and himself.
He stated he would have no .hesitation in affording the appointee the
highest recommendation .for any position of -trust and, confidence for
which he is qualified.
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AUGUST 8, 1983.
EDUCATION and RESIDENCES:'
ON AUGUST 17, 1983, MRS,
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT, ARCHIVES, YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, FURNISHED
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM RECORDS:
APPOINTEE, BORN AUGUST 15, 1926, AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,
ATTENDED YALE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL IN NEW HAVEN FROM
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YALE, APPOINTEE RESIDED AT 55 WILKINS STREET AND 64 LAKE
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HE ALSO RESIDED AT 195 FOXON ROAD, EAST
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HAVEN, AMD 131 BRIARCLIFF ROAD, HAMDEN.
THERE WAS NO UNFAVORABLE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
APPOINTEE’S FOLDER. THERE WAS BRIEF MENTION OF HIM ATTENDING
YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL IN NEW HAVEN.
ON AUGUST 18, 1983, MRS
ADMINISTRATIVE
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ASSISTANT, REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, GRADUATE SCHOOL, YALE UNIVERSITY,
V ,a320 YORK STREET, FURNISHED T a
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RECORDS.
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APPOINTEE BORN AUGUST .15, 1926, ATTENDED THE GRADUATE
SCHOOL FROM SEPTEMBER, 1949, TO JUNE, 1955. HIS GRADES
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NT AS HE EITHER RECEIVED HONORS OR^'llIGH PASS'^ IN
EACH COURSE. THERE IS NOTHING UNFAVORABLE CONTAINED IN HIS
NO RECORD WAS MAINTAINED ON CLASS STANDING. HE RECEIVED
A MASTERS DEGREE ON JUNE 9, 1952, AND A DOCTORATE DEGREE IN
PHILOSOPHY ON JUNE 11, 1956. BECAUSE OF THE LAPSE OF TIME
SINCE APPOINTEE’S GRADUATION, THERE IS NO PROFESSOR
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE WHO CAN FURNISH ANY INFORMATION ON
APPOINTEE.
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ON AUGUST 17, 1983, MS,
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT, YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL, PROSPECT STREET, NEW
HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, ADVISED FROM RECORDS THAT APPOINTEE ATTENDED
THE SCHOOL FROM SEPTEMBER, 1947, TO MAY, 1948, HE COMPLETED
THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND HIS GRADES ARE SET FORTH:
OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE - B
EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN HISTORY - A
STUDY OF SOCIETY - A
SOCIAL ETHICS - A
GENERAL LOGIC - A
ETHICAL THEORY - A
MS.
ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING UNFAVORABLE
IN APPOINTEE’S FILE. SHE SAID THAT THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTORS
AT YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL WHO COULD FURNISH ANY COMMENTS ON
APPOINTEE BECAUSE OF THE LAPSE OF TIME SINCE 1948.
EMPLOYMENT:
YALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT (1949-19 55)
ON AUGUST 18, 1983, MS.
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ASSISTANT, PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT, CONNECTICUT HALL, CHAPEL
STREET, ADVISED THAT PROFESSOR CHARLES HANDEL, WHO WAS APPOINTEE’S
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available to verify APPOINTEE'S POSITION AT YALE AS A READER
IN PHILOSOPHY AS AN ASSISTANT IN THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
1949 TO 1955. SHE DID ADVISE THAT IT WAS CUSTOMARY FOR J
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WHILE PURSUING THEIR DEGREE.
SHE ADVISED THAT POSSIBLY MR, FREDERICK FITCH, FORMER DIRECTOR
GRADUATE STUDIES,, MAY HJiVE: REMEKBEREf( APPOINTEE,
ON AUGUST 18, 1983, MR, FREDERICK FITCH, RETIRED,
307 LAWRENCE STREET, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, ADVIS
ED THAT HE
REMEMBERS' APPOINTEE AS A VERY FINE GENTLEMAN OF EXCELLENT
CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY. HE TAUGHT CO
URSES IN THE PHILOSOPHY
DEPARTMENT AT YALE WHILE OBTAINING A MASTERS DEGREE AND DOCTORATE
DEGREE IN PHILOSOPHY. HE HIGHLY RECOMMENDS APPOINTEE FOR A
SENSITIVE POSITION OF TRUST AND RESPONSIBILITY. HE IS AWARE
OF THE FACT THAT APPOINTEE IS NOW THE PRESIDENT OF BOSTON
UNIVERSITY.
HULL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT,
(SEPTEMBER, 1947 - MAY, 1948)
THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED BY SPECIAL AGENT
ON AUGUST 15, 1983, IN CHESHIRE,
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REVEREND
WAS INTERVIEWED AT HIS PLACE OF
EMPLOYMENT , THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHESHIRE* REVEREND
ADVISED THAT HIS CHURCH WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE HULL MEMORIAL
BAPTIST CHURCH* HE HAS BEEN PASTOR OF THE CHURCH ONLY SINCE
1979* HE ALSO STATED THAT THE CHURCH ONLY KEEPS EMPLOYMENT
RECORDS FOR ITS PASTORS , AND HE WOULD BE UNABLE TO FURNISH
ANY INFORMATION ON APPOINTEE*
GAVE THE FOLLOWING NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF
INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN THE APPLICANT:
FORMER PASTOR
CONNECTICUT, TELEPHONE
CHESHIRE,
TELEPHONE
1 CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT,
TaEPHONE
WAS CONTACTED ON AUGUST .15, 1983, AT HIS
RESIDENCE AND ADVISED THAT HE BECAME PASTOR OF HULL MEMORIAL
BAPTIST CHURCH IN *1960 AND THAT THE APPLICANT WAS UNKNOWN TO
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UNFAMILIAR TO THEM. EACH STATED THAT IT WAS COMMON PRACTICE
FOR THE CHURCH TO HIRE YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR
POSITION OF CHOIRMASTER DURING THE LATE 40’S AND 50*S BUT THAT
THE APPLICANT’S NAME "DID NOT RING A BELL."
ON AUGUST 18, 1983, REVEREND
FOXON CONGRE-
GATIONAL CHURCH, 1225 NORTH HIGH STREET, EAST HAVEN, CON-
NECTICUT, ADVISED THAT HE HAS BEEN PASTOR FOR THREE YEARS AND
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DGE THAT APPOINTEE
WAS A PART-TIME CHOIRMASTER AT THE CHURCH. THE FORMER
PASTOR IS DECEASED AND HE KNOWS OF NO ONE WHO COULD FURNISH ANY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
CREDIT AND ARREST:
ON AUGUST 17, 1983,
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CREDIT BUREAU
OF CONNECTICUT, INC. 71 ELM STREET, NEW HAVEN,
.CONNECTICUT, AD VIS
ED SHE COULD LOCATE NO FILES REGARDING
APPOINTEE.
ON AUGUST 12, -1983, SERGEANT
, RECORDS,
NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT., ADVISED HE COULD LOCATE NO ARREST
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MISCELLANEOUS:
ON AUGUST 18, 1983, t^S^
SECRETARY, UNITED
STATES ATTORNEY-, DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN, CON-
NECTICUT , ADVISED THAT SHE COULD LOCATE NO RECORD OF
APPOINTEE IN THEIR INDICES.
NEW HAVEN INDICES AND ELSUR FILES NEGATIVE FOR ANY
RECORD FOR APPOINTEE, CLOSE RELATIVES, AND PRESENT BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
WHERE APPROPRIATE, PRIVACY ACT <E)(3) DATA WAS PROVIDED
TO INDIVIDUALS INTERVIEWED. EXPRESS PROMISES OF CONFIDENTIALITY,
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LIMITED and UM-IMITED, HAVE BEEN NOTED WHERE GRANTED.
THE FOLLOWING IWESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AT TAMPA, FLORIDA:
ON AUGUST 10, 1983, A CHECK OF GENERAL INDICES 8Y I
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AND Bureau teletype to all offices, august 8, i9S3.
ALL PERSONS CONTACTED WERE APPRISED OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
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WITH APPOINTEE, HIS aOSE RELATIVES, OR HIS PRESENT BUSINESS
establishment as set forth in referenced BUREAU TELETYPES.
BEPORT follows with RESULTS OF REVIE\iJ OF RECORDS AT FEDERAL
RECORDS CENTER, CIVILIAN BRANCH, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
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ELSUR AND INFORMANT INDICES, AS CHECKEDNWY FILE CLERK
NEGATIVE RE APPOINTTEE AND ALL CLOSE RELATIVES.
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EMPLOYMENT: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN, TEXAS <UTAT) : iJ
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OF UTAT DURING JULY, 1970, WHEN APPOINTEE WAS F.IRED/'f^TT'
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EXPLAINED THAT FORMER PRESIDENT, UTAT, HAD RECENTL
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LARGEST COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY WHICH HAD ABOUT 15,500 STUDENTS
AND THAT HE APPEARED TO BE\VERY POPULAR AND CONTINUALLY GAINING
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MIXEBSXTXJtOAROjORJRUSTEES
DECISION TO SPLIT ]THE COLLEGE
ENTITIES, WITH A DEAN FOR EACH ENTITY. THE APPOINTEE fDA^ANTLY
DISAGREED WITH THIS DECISIO.N AND CHOSE TO OPENLY OPPOSE Sb^TOCISION"^
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[ ADVISED THAT DUE TO APPOINTEE’S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT THE
DECISION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IT WAS DECIDED, HE SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM HIS |yOSITlO'H7^THE BOARD. OF TRUOTEES-^OTED TO^EFFSCT
THE CHAN3E IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND
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THE APPOINTEE THEN TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF TO APPEAL TO THE "TEXAS
DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL MACHINE’’ TO STOP THE DECISION TO BREAK UP
college of arts AND SCIENCES.
[ said THAT AS A RESULT OF THIS ACTION BY THE APPOINTEE,
~l CALLED THE APPOINTEE IN AND FIRED HIM. HE SAID THE
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APPOINTEE THEN RESUMED HIS POSITION OF FULL PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY
UNTIL HE WAS APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT .OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
I SAID HE CONSIDERED THE ABOVE SITUATION TO HAVE BEEN
PERCIPITATED BY DIFFERENCES IN PHILOSOPHIES 0 F j.T!nV_ J
miVIDUALS WITHIN UTAT AND DID NOT SEE THE CONFLICT AS ANY PERSONAL
OR PRIVATE VENDETTA. HE SAID THE APPOINTEE LOST THE POWER STRUGGLE
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BECAUSE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO WHOM THE WELFARE AND PROGRESS
■ OF THE U HI VERS IT Y S^BMrabSTED .; jEkERCM
OF CHftRT-IIB THE COURSE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGES WITHIN
THE UNIVERSITY.
THE APPOINTEE AS DES-
CRIBED ABOVE, HE HAD THE HIGHEST REGARD FOR HIM AS AN INDIVIDUAL
EDUCATOR AND .ADMINISTRATOR. HE DESCRIBED THE APPOINTEE AS AN OUT-
STANDING INTELLECTUAL WHO IS TOUGH MINDED, FAIR,, HONEST, OUTSPOKEN,
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OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD.
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SAID THAT HE FELT THAT THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED
TO BOSTON UNIVERSITY WAS WHEN THEY HIRED THE APPOINTEE TO BE PRESIDENT
OF THAT INSTITUTION.
SAID HE KNEW OF ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNFAVORABLE CONCERNING
THE APPOINTEE, CONSIDERED HIM TO BE AN OUTSTANDING AMERICAN WITH OUT-
STANDIN3 CHARACT0?:,, ASSOCIATES AND REPUTATION AND RECOMMENDED KIM
WITHOUT RESERVATION FOR ANY POSITION OF TRUST OR SENSITIVITY WITH THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
PHILADELPHIA REPORT TO FOLLOW.
ADMINISTRATIVE: WHERE APPROPRIATE, PRIVACY ACT (E)(3) DATA WAS
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Offic! SAN ANTONIO
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Title:
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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Synopsis: Appointee' s date and place of' birth/ August 15/ 1926/
at San AntoniO/ Texas/ verified through birth records. Appointee's
•• graduation from Trinity University/ San Antonio / Texas / and
attendance at the University of Texas at Austin/ Texas (UTAT) Law
School verified and favorable. Appointee's employment at UTAT
verified and favorable .even though appointee was fired as Dean
of the College of Arts and Sciences. Persons interviewed
indicated that they thought the reason for the firing was that
the appointee opposed the splitting of the college which was _ .
favored by the then Chairman of the Board of Regents and not
due to any lack of competence on the part of the appointee.
Appointee's sxmmer employments with the U.S. Bureau of Census . .
not verified inasmuch as the nearest Census Bureau office is
in Dallas/ Texas. No criminal record for appointee located at
Austin/ Texas / nor were any records located for appointee or
his family at San Antonio / Texas. Review of files at U.S.
Attorney's Office/ Western District of Texas / San Antonio /
Texas / disclosed no references to appointee. Newspaper morgue/
Austin Statesman / reviewed and sximmary of articles re appointee
set forth.
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Clerk
Thft follow ing investigation was conducted by Special
I at San Antonio, Texas:
• . On August 18, 1983, Miss I I Clerk, Records
Section, Bureau of Vital Statistics, San Antonio Metropolitan
Health District, San Antonio, Texas, advised that according to
records on file in that office John Robert Silber was born in. San
Antonio, Texas, on August 15, 1926. His pa rents were listed >as
Paul George Silber and Jewell Joslin. Miss|_ I said this
information is recorded on Registrar's Certificate number 2723
dated August 26, 1926.
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Agent
The following investigation was conducted by Special
at San Antonio, Texas:
On August 15, 1983,
Secretary, Registrar's Office, Trinity University, 715 Stadium,
San Antonio, Texas, made available a copy of the appointee's
permanent records at this institution which reflected the following
information:
Appointee <?as born on August 15, 1926, at San Antonio,
Texas. He entered Trinity University bn June /•, 1943, from
Jefferson High School, San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from
Trinity University. in 1947 with a Bachelor of Art's Degree - Summa
Cum Laude. The appointee majored in Philosophy, and minored in
Art-German. His student activities included the following:
Vice-President, Student Counsel Association, 1944-45; President,
Sophomore Class, 1944-45; Vice-President, Heels Club, 1944-45;
Debate Squad, 1944-45; President, Phi Kappa Delta, 1944-45;
Student Counsel Representative; Junior Class, 1945-46; Art Editor,
1945-46; Parliamentarian-Triniteers, 1945-46; Who's Who, 1945-46;
Legislative Assembly, 1946-47; President, Phi Kappa Delta, 1946-
47.
The record indicates- that a transcript was forwarded
to Yale University, July 1, 1947, is annotated that appointee
received a Master of Art's-Philosophy from the Yale Graduate
School in 1952.
' There is no record of any disciplinary action being
tajken against appointee. The record did not contain the names of
appointee's professors.
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the spring semester at UTAT taking one graduate course which he
subsequently failed. Thereafter, the appointee attended the fall
semester of 1949, as a first semester law school student at UTAT
attaining a grade point average (GPA) of 85 on a 100 scale.
[ added that his records do not indicate any scholastic or
disciplinary probation for the appointee.
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The following i nvestigation was conducted by Special
at Austin, Texas:
University of Texas at Austin, Texas (UTAT)
On August 12, 1983
Personnel Department,
UTAT, advised that the appointee was first hired as an assistant
professor at UTAT in 1955 beginning with the fall semester in
September 1955. The appointee was an Assistant Professor until
September 1961, when he was promoted to the position of Associate
Professor of Philosophy. This continued until September 1962,
when the appointee was made a full pr ofessor of P hilosophy and
Chairman of the Philosophy Department ^ I noted that the
appointee continued as Chairman of the Philosophy Department
until November 30, 1967, when he was promoted to the position of
Dean of the College of Arts a nd Sciences, continuing as a university
] stated that on August 11,
professor of Arts and Letters.^
1970, the appointee was fired as the Dean of the College of .
Arts and Sciences and thereafter continued as a professor of
Philosophy until January 31, 1971, when he resigned from UTAT.
The appointee's file indicates that he was recommended for re-
employment .
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[ noted that the appointee received a Guggenheim
Fellowship for study at Kings College, London, England, during
the academic year, September, 1963, through September, 1964, and
during the academic school year 1959 through 196 0, the appoint ee
was given a leave of absence from UTAT; however, !
' records do not indicate where the appointee went.
On August 15, 1983,
] Secretary to the
Vice President for Academic Affairs, UTAT, advised that her
records indicate that the appointee received a Fullbright Research
Grant to study in Bonn, West Germany, from September, 1959, to
September, i960.
On August 12, 1983,
Personnel Department,
has not been at UTAT for over 10 years
1 was
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stated that the
Affairs V
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Arts at UTAT. The Acting Chancellor at the time the appointee was
fifed as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences was Dr. Charles A.
Le Maistre, who is currently President of the University of Texas Cancer
Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston, Texas.
added that the President of the University at the time
the appointee was Dean was H. Bryce Jordan, who is currently the
President of the University of Pennsylvania, University Park,
Pennsylvania.
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nf l.lhnral Arts. UTAT Advised tnac
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D6cin of"^tHc CoIXgrc o£ Airts snd Scxsnc^Bsj ^
sK had dlspositiln from the Spring, ^ 1969 j^_^ptoohgh Augu^
Stated that she has not talked with the appointee sin .
based' upon her' year of and%xcellent
an individual of ^^^re mely nAtienc<
under the appoi ntee while h e Was tue
1 noted that
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IroeUeSce h^t only of hlmaelf, but of those «ound hxm,|^^
noted tnat the appointee has no patience
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t only or nxmsexx., uuu kjx. w4*^^n- i__ — _ j
stated that he Is a very capable and dynamic in dividual,
an extremely hard worker and highly .intelligyt ^ - n^oiee *
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termination as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
— ^ 1 stated that she was not privy to the Ptoblejs
between the appointgfi .and the top ® ial
nnivp.rsitv. iioted that she had very little social
university -aeat- and <!nfiiali.ze to
ogn^ft w Kh the appof ^tee but
some extent wit h his «rfe . whom to usl’^
charming woman never Kne w t.nu — , , . . _ _ j
alcohortre^c jss nor any ' narcoticsL____J explained that
even though the appointee is a very
. rtf t-Viftca around him, ne is very £<iii
“°“§V,r^ 4 SS°rdrof hhos; ai^ livery fair and
uXatLdiL i I 'hat sh| would hi|hly^£C 0 j^
him for a posfeiri^st with ^
no?erthL'’?re'inSi? duavktrwh;;%i;r problems at
?Srunifepity. Frank E^
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Board of Resents, is now deceased^
p?Slems to be the result of differences ot Opinion and th^
l?!en?S was nordue. to any lack of confidence on his part.
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Administrative Assistant,
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College or laioerai rttus, t-Ha Collece
with the appointee during the time he was the Dean of the College
?imtt^lf>?ated ?ha?thragointL!L4"U fllfegrity^and
iljiant man who sets things done.L
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believes the appointee
rbri liianb man ' who gets 'hings.done.|^|beUeves^tne ap
wSrkinnotrhou?f ifo^del excellent work product.
%xpllined that she knew the aPPO'-';'|«.horh professiona^ y
and soc ially, since her husband was a good_£ri^d of the appo
and she thinks extremely highly of him. , ,
appointee has an excellent reputation among r ha^any
acQrtciates with individuals of good repute. She never naa a y
reason to question his .loyalty and highly
[ added that she the appointee^-was fix^
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since he believes very
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university has seen the wisdom of keeping ^ nfrt been recohsolidatedl
_und£r_the appointee, and the. college h^ ij ,lg|e©iPaj^ Heeg^^
Istated that she was aware of nothing the appointee n^u
^H^Hi-tllirvould have dictated his firing,. but believes it to be a
clash between the appointee and Frank Erwin.
On August 12. 1983. the Information. Opeytor for ,
U.S. Government in Austin. Texas, was queried and it was detetm^^^
that there is, no, off ice for the. Bureau o^ Census
Texas area. The nearest Bureau of Census office is ,loc
■Dallas, Texas.
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The follow ing investigation was conducted by Special
£tt ‘San Antonxo f „Te5cas». * *4t-^
On August 18,. 1983, computerized ^critninal records oi
the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar _Coun tv Sheriff s;
Office Were checked' with negative results regarding. the following
■individuals :
John Robert Silber, date of birth, August 15,, 1926r
appointee;
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Jewel Zemary Joslini year of birth, 1894
appointee's mother.
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Office, Western District of Texas, (WDT) San Antonio, Texas,
advised* she was unable to locate of identify any record in the
and ?iyil records of that office, for the- appointee, John
Robert Silber.
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The- following’ investigation was conducted -byssc
at Austin, ‘Texas: .
On August. 22, 1983, the following persons advised, they could
locate ho records identifiable with .John 'Robert Silber:
Clerk, TexaS' Department of Public Safety, bo
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Austin Police Department, Identification
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On August 22, 1983, a review of the newspaper articles
located in the Austin American Stateman*s Library disclosed that
John Robert Silber was born on August; 15, .1926, in San Antonio,
Texas. Silber was appointed Dean for University of Texas College
of Arts and Sciences on November 8, 1967, which became
December 1, 1967. He originally joined the University of Texas
at Austin, Texas (UTAT) , staff in, 1955, was chairman of the ,
Philosophy Department since 1961 and Chairman of the. Interdisciplinary
Program in Comparative Studies since September 1967.*. Be received his
Bachelor of Arts Degree with highest honors in 1974 from Trinity
University and attended Biblical Studies at Tale Divinity School
in. 1947-48. Appointee attended the University of Texas Law School
for one semester in 1948-49. Appointee also attended KOrthwestern
University Music School and received a Master of Arts Degree from
Yale in 1952 and a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1956. While at Yale
he Was also a teaching assistant and instructor. Silber was
fired as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UTAT in
July 1970 With no reason given.
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Silber has received nxmerous prizes and scholarships for
debating and works in the fine arts. In 1967 he became one of
eight persons in the United States to receive the E. Harris Arrbison
Award for distinguished teaching. Silber is a. member of several
associations such as the Association of American University Professors
American Philosophical Association and College Classroo® Teachers
'Association. In 1961, he Was president of the Texas Society for
the Abolition of Capital Punishment.
Silber is also listed in the Directory of AmMican
Scholars, Who's Who in America, Outstanding Personalities of the
South and Who's Who in Texas today. <
He is also author of "Kant's Ethics: The Unity of Form_
and Content" and more than 30 articles in American, Germeoi and British ■
journals. He was also finishing a book entitled "Enlightenment and
Blindness."
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he became Dean in 1971. He was being sued by "BostonOniversity
Exposure" newspaper over withholding of student activity fund from
the paper.
In 1978, he was also quoted as saying the Medical School
of Boston University accepts students based on grades, sex, race,
and - - on how big a gift their fathers can make to the university.
There was no information of a derogatory nature contained
in the appointee's file.
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DATE
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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August 22 , 1983
Fitld Office Fil« #5 SL 161B-C
Title, JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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Synopsis:
Silber was employed by the Bureau of Census and National
Foundation of the Arts and the Humanities. Employments were
terminated by reasons of termination and expiration of appoint-
ments.
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DETAILS: AT ST. LOUIS/ MISSOURI
A review on August 16, 1983/ of the records at the
Federal Records Center/ Civilian Branch/ indicated John Robert
Silber/ Social Security Number 464-28-3640/ Was employed on
August 3/ 1948/ as an enumerator with the Bureau of the Census
^t San Antonio / Texas.' Employment was terminated on September 30/
1948/ by reason of expiration of appointment.
He was employed on May .9/ 1949/ as an enumerator with
the Bureau of the Census at Austin/ Texas. Employment was
terminated on August 27/ 1949/ by reason of termination/ com-
pletion of work.
He was employed on December 1966/ as a consultant
(intermittent) with the National Foundation on the Arts and the
Humanities at Washington/ D.C. Employment was terminated on
December 8/ 1967/ by reason of expiration of appointment.
He was employed on March 22/ 1968/ as a consultant
(intermittent) with the National Foundation of the Arts and
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Humanities at Austin, Texas. Employment was terminated on
March 21, 1970, by reason of expiration of appointment.
He was not granted a security clearance.
His date and place of birth were shown as August 15
1926, at San Antonio, Texas.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy to;
Report of:
Date;
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Offk«: .BALTIMORE
AUGUST 22, 1983
FWd ni* I: 16 lB-706 0
B«r*o« Fil« #i
Title:
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Chorocter:
Synopsis;
SPECIAL INQUIRY
'N. Forpierf
advised that
^the appointjeev dismisseci as Lean or the college Gx/Arts and
.^Sciences at^niverslty of Texas at Austin Texas as a result of
at^Jp[niverslty
^a "straightforward power struggle over tl^e control of the
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highly
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On August 17. 1983.
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dismissal as Dean was caused by a confrontation between the ^
majority of the faculty and the administration of the college.
■He said this confrontation was over the splitting of the
university into three separate colleges . The faculty on
several occasions during January to March of 1970 voted against
this split. The appointee was the leader of the faculty and
carried this decision to the Chancellor and Board of Regents
of the College. He advised that the Chancellor and the Board
of Regents decided to split the college over the objection
of the majority of the faculty members. When this split
occurred, the appointee's position as Dean was abolished.
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.stated that this action was a straightJ|prward power
struggle of the control of the management and s^ucture of
the university. ... ..(jlI.'
Jdescrlbed the a,ppo.intee as one of the most
V .outst.anding administrative educators In the United States..
VHe stated that from 1971 to 1974 Vthe appoin tee was .'President
of Boston University and that he| jworked for the
.appointee during this period. He described the .appointee .as
.a strong administrator who has high expectations of his
subordinates and sets very high standards for both himself
and those who work for him. He advised that the appointee
is honest, trustworthy and dependable. He further advised
■he never knew the appointee to use illegal drugs or to abuse
alcohol. He advised he would not hesitate to give his highest
recommendation to the appointee for a position of -trust and
confidence with the U.S. Government.
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JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Copy fo;
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Date: AUgUSt 23, 1983
FUId Office File #.1618-3087
Titi.. JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Office.. New Haven
Bureau File #:
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Synep»if Education and residence verified; employment as instructor,
Dept, of Philosophy, Yale University, verified.
Employment at Hull Memorial Baptist Church, Cheshire,
Connecticut, and at Foxon Congregational Church, East
Haven, Connecticut, as choirmaster not verified.
Credit and arrest checks negative re appointee.
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DETAILS;
EDUCATION AND RESIDENCES
On August 17, 1983, Mrs.
Administrative
Assistant, Archives, Yale University, wew uaven, Connecticut,
furnished the following information from records:
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Appointee, born August 15, 1926, at San Antonio, Texas,
attended Yale University Graduate School in New Haven from
September, 1949, through June, 1955. Philosophy was his course
of study and he was conferred with a Masters Degree on June 9,
1952, and Ph.D. on June 11, 1956. While attending Yale, appointee
resided at 55 Wilkins Street and 64 Lake Place, in New Haven.
He also resided at 196 Foxon Road, East Haven, and 131 Briarcliff
Road, Hamden.
There was no unfavorable information contained in
appointee’s folder. There was brief mention of him attending
Yale Divinity School in New Haven.
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On August 18^ 1983, Mrs J ~\ Administrative
Assistant, Registrar's Office, Graduate School, Yale University,
320 York. Street, furnished the following information from records.
Appointee born August 15, 1926, attended the Graduate
School from. September , 1949, to June, 1955. His grades were
excellent as he either received honors or high pass in each'
course. There is nothing unfavorable contained in his file. No
record was maintained on iclass standing. He received a Masters
Degree on June 9, 1952, and a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy
bn June 11, 1956. Because of the lapse of time since appointee’s
graduation, there is no professor currently available who can
furnish any information oh. appointee.
On August 17, 1983, Ms. Administrative
Assistant, Yale Divinity School, Prospect Street, New Haven,
Connecticut, advised from records that appointee attended
the school froih September, 1947, to May, 1948. He -completed the
following courses and his grades are set forth:
Old Testament History and Literature - B+
European Christian. History - A.
Study of Society -- A
Social Ethics - A:
General Logic - A
Ethical Theory - A
Ms[ |, advised that there was nothing unfavorable
in appointee^ s file. She said that there were no instructors at
Yale Divinity School who could furnish any comments bn appointee
because of the lapse of time since 1948.
EMPLOYMENT
Yale University
New Haven, Cbnnecticut
(1949-1955)
On August .18, 1983, Ms
Assistant, Philosophy Department
advised that Professor Charles Handel, who was appointee’s advisor
at Graduate. School, is deceased. There is no record available
to verify appointee's position at Yale as a reader in philosophy
or as an assistant in the Philosophy Department from 1949 to 1955.
She did advise that it was customary for graduate students tb do
this while pursuing their degree. She advised that possibly
Mr. Frederick Fitch, former Director of Graduate Studies, may
have remembered, appointee.
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Connecticut Hall, Chapel Street,
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On August 18, 1983, Mr. Frederick Fitch, retired,
307 Lawrence Street, New Haven, Connecticut, advised that he
remembers appointee as a very fine gentleman of excellent
character and integrity. He taught courses in the Philosophy
Department at Yale while obtaining a Masters Degree and Doctorate
Degree in Philosophy. He highly recommends appointee for a sensitive
position of trust and responsibility. He is aware of the Yact
that appointee is now the President of Boston University.
Hull Memorial Baptist Church
Cheshire, Connecticut
(September, 1947 - May, 1948)
Agent (SAl
The following investigation was conducted by Special
Connecticut:
on August 15, 1983, in Cheshire,
Reverend
was interviewed at his Place
Baptist Church o1
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Baptist Church. He has been pastor of the church only since
1979. He also stated that the church only keeps employment
records for its pastors, and he would be unable to furnish any
information on appointee.
gave the following names and addresses of
individuals who may have known the applicant:
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Connecticut, telenhon
Cheshire,
telephone [
telephone!
1 Cheshire, Connecticut,
was contacted on August 15, 1983, at his
residence and advised that he became pastor of Hull Memorial
Baptist Church in 1960 and that the applicant was unknown to him. .
and
were each contacted at their
respective residences and advised that the applicant was unfamiliar
to them. Each stated that it was common practice for the church
to hire Yale' Divinity School students for position of choirmaster
during the late 40 's and 50 's but that the applicant's name
"did not ring a bell."
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Foxon Congregational Church
East Haven, Connecticut
(September, 1950 - September, 1952)
On August 18, 1983, Reverend] | Foxon
Congregational Church, 1227 North High Street, East Haven,
Connecticut, advised that he has been pastor for three years
and cannot verify from records or personal knowledge that appointee
was a part-time choirmaster at the church. The former pastor
is deceased and he kn <ws of no one who could furnish any
additional information.
CREDIT AND ARREST
On August 12, 1983, Sergeant] ] Records,
New Haven Police Department, advised he could locate no arrest
record regarding appointee or his relatives.
On August 17, 1983,
Consumer Inter-
viewer, Credit Bureau of Connecticut, Inc., 71 Elm Street, New
Haven, Connecticut, advised she could locate no files regarding
appointee.
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contacted at which time they advised records of their department
were negative re John Robert Silber:
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Records ,
Cheshire, Connecticut, Police Department
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Records,
East Haven, Connecticut, Police Department
(telephonically)
] Records,
Hamden, Connecticut, Police Department (telephonically)
MISCELLANEOUS
On August 18, 1983, Mrs.
Secretary, United
States Attorney, District of Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut,
advised that she could locate no record of appointee in their indices.
New Haven indices and elsur files negative for any record
for appointee, close relatives, and present business establishment.
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Philadelphia teletype to Burea u, 8 /19/83
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persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality/ both
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Dotes -AUGUST 23, :1983
Field Office File h
161B-3837
Office: -PHILADELPHIA,
PENNSYLVANIA
Bureov File #;
Titles
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Chofocter: SPECIAL INQUIRY
Synopsis:
Details;
1 interv iewed -bV .Bureau Agent ana
I his position as Dean, College
of Arts and Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, TX (UTAT).
due to appointee's -refusal to accept the decision of the
Board of Trustees to split ,the department Into three separate
entities and , the fact appointee appealed to outside faction
(Texas Democratic Political -Machine) in an effo rt to stop
the decision of the Board -of Trustees I I advised that
iiDOtwithstanding the above described situation he considered
appointee to bean outstanding individual , educator and
administrator who was an outstanding American with outstanding
character, associates, and reputation. He recommended him
without reservation- for aniy position of trust or sensitivity
with the U.S. Government.
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advised he was the I I of UTAT during July.
1970, -when the appointee was fired tfrom his ^ppsition as
Dean of the College of -Arts andi Sciences at UTAT.
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L explained that the fomer president of UTAT
had recently resigned just :prior to appointee' s firing and
that a power struggle had developed, within the university.
He noted the appointee was the Dean of the largest college in
the university which had about 15,500 students and that he
appeared. to.be very popular and continually gaining strength
within the university. The university board of trustees made
a decision to split the College of Arts and Sciences in to
three separate entities (<7ith a. Dean for each entity. The
appointee adamantly disagreed and chose tO' openly oppose the
i decision- of the Board of Trustees.
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to accept the decision of the Board of Trustees, it was decided
he should be removed' from his current position. The Board of
Trustees voted to. effect the change in the College of Arts .and
Sciences as described‘*above and the appointee then took it upon
himself to appeal to the "Texas Democratic Political Machine"’
to stop the decision to break-up the College of Arts and
Sciences.
I Hsaid t hat as a result of this action by the
appointe d [ called the appointee in and fired “him.
He said the appointee then resumed his position of Full Professor
of Philosophy until he was appointed' as president of Boston
University.
I B aid he considered the above situation to have
“ -been:/pfecipitated by differences in philosophies of strong willed
individuals within UTAT and did not see the conflict as any
personal or private vendetta. He ;said the appointee lost
the .power struggle because the Board of Trustees to whom the
welfare and progress^of the university was entrusted exercised
i their collective-fprerogatiye of charting the -course for the
administration of tlhe~ coileges within the university.
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as descriWd above, he haa:, the-. highest regara tor nim as an
individual, educator, and ’administrator., He described the
r appointee as an outstanding intellectual who wasvtough^ minded,
fair, honest, outspoken,, unafraid and- uhtiring in his pursuit
of better things ‘for *the ‘people of the United States, and' the world.
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to Boston University was when they hired the appointee to be
president of that institution,
said he knew of absolutely nothing unfavorable
concerning the appointee# considered him to be an outstanding
American with outstanding character, associates, and' reputation
and' recommended him without reservation for any position of
^ trust or sensitivity with the U.S. Government.
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MATELY EIGHT OR NINE YEARS.
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IN CIVIC-RELATED AFFAIRS IN THE BOSTON AREA A NUMBER OF YEARS
AGO. SINCE THAT TIME
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A CLOSE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP; HE HAS COME TO REGARD THE APPLICANT
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INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A GREAT ASSET TO THIS COUNTRY. THE APPLICANT
WAS SAID TO BE VERY ABLE AND "ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST AND f«)ST
ASTUTE PEOPLE" THAT
HAS KNOWN.
REGARDS APPLICANT
AS BEING A DYNAMIC PERSON, A VERY POSITIVE-THINKING HUMAN BEING,
AND A PERSON WHO WILL MAKE A TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION TO THE
POSITION FOR WHICH HE IS BEING APPOINTED.
ADVISED THAT
THE APPOINTEE HAS AN IMPECCABLE CHARACTER AND IS AN OUTSTANDING
LEADER WHO SAYS WHAT HE THINKS "WITH ELOQUENCE AND FACTS." THE
APPOINTEE IS A LOYAL AMERICAN WHO DOES NOT USE DRUGS OR ABUSE
ALCOHOL.
ADVISP THAT APPLICANT IS "VERY VISIBLE" AND
HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO HIDE. APPLICANT WAS SAID TO BE AN
EXCELLENT FAMILY MAN WHO GETS ALONG VERY WELL WITH OTHERS AND
WHO THRIVES ON CONTROVERSY AND STRESSFUL SITUATIONS. THE AP-
POINTEE IS EXTREMELY THOROUGH AND AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS WELL-
PREPARED AND WHO DOES HIS HOMEWORK PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING A PROJECT.
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enthusiastically recommended appointee for THE POSITION WHICH
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Office/ flhite House Office* X)epartment of Comaerce OXG and
security no record* Ho record was located for Silber through
checks with Washington/ X>.C«/ area local law enforceiBent a*
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National' -Bipazrtisetn- Conaaission on Central America*
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Departxi^nt o^ Commerce and was advised that no identifiable
record could be located regarding the appointee , John Robert
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record was JLocated for MPD concerning the appointee.
If is to be noted that at all times an indefinite
nxunb^ of unidentified records may not be in the computer and
not available for review.
on 8/15/83/ SC | . . _ | ^^Qt;ermined that no
recordOas contained in the Department of Transi>ortation/ Bureau
of Motor Vehicle Services/ Government of the district of Colximbia
files concexrning the appointee.
on 8/16/83/ SCF
of the United States Pajck Po
or traffic record could be 1
Miscellaneous
searched the files
and no identifiable adult criminal
d regarding the appointee.
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of the U. S. Secret Sexnrice/ Bepartm^t of the Treasury/ and was ad-
vised on 8/24/83/ that ho record was found concerning the appointee.
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ADMINISTRATIVE: aLL. PERSONS INTERVIEWED WERE APPRISED
OF. THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVaCY aCT aND W REQUESTS FOR
confidentiality were RECEIVED.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL INDIVIDUALS INTERVIEWED
DuRIfiG THE COURSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION CO ^iMEN TED FAVORABLY
regarding aRRgiryee'S .character, reputation, associates,
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BIRTH: ARPOIi^TEE'S DaTE aND PLaCE OF BIRTH AS AUGUST
1926 , IN SaN aNTONIO, TEXaS, VERIFIED aT THE SaN aNTONIO BUREAU OF
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EDUCATION; APPOINTEE’S GBaDUaTION FROM TRINITY UNIVERSITY,
SaN ANTONIO, TEXaS, IN 194? VERIFIED. APPOINTEE GRANTED A
bachelor of a'HTS DEGREE - SuMMa CuM LAUD'S. RECORD FURTHER
REFLECTS APPOINTEE RECEIVED A MaSTER OF aHTS - PHILOSOPHY
FROM YaLE university in i95£. APPOINTEE’S RECORD aT TRINITY
UNIVERSITY contains NO DEROGATORY I NFORJ^aTION . APPOINTEE’S
attendance aT the university of TEXaS, AUSTIN, TEXaS, IN
1949 VERIFIED. NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
APPOINTEE’S RECORD.
EMPLOYffiNT; APPOINTEE’S EMPLOYMENT aT THE UNIVERSITY
OF TEXAS, AUSTIN, TEXaS, FROM SEPTE^BER, l955, UNTIL SEPTEMBER,
l5^1» AS aN assistant PROFESSOR} FROM SEPTEMBER, l96i, UNTIL
^PTEMBER, 1962, AS aN aSSOCIaTE PROFESSOR; FROM SEPTEmER,
1962, until NOVEMBER 30, 196?, AS A PU^B PROFESSOR aND CHAIRMAN
OF THE PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT; FROM NOVEf-SER 30, 196?, UNTIL
AUGUST 11, 1970, AS DEaN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS aND SCIENCES;
AND FROM august U, iSyO, UNTIL JANUARY 3l, i971, AS A PROFESSOR
OF PHILOSOPHY VERIFIED THROUGH PERSONNEL RECORDS. THE, RECORD
reflects that appointee was fired as DEaN of the COLLEGE
(F arts aND sciences on august 11, 1967, AND CONTINUED HIS
PAGfE' THREE Sa I 61 B- 12 W UNCLaS E F T 0 W
EMPLOYMENT aS A PROFESSOR UNTIL JaNUARV 3l, 1^71, WHEN HE
RESIGNED. THE aPROINTEE’S FILE INDICATES HE IS ELIGIBLE
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FOR REEMPLOYMENT. RECORDS FURTHER REFLECT TKaT APPOINTEE
VAS granted a LEaVE of absence from SEPTEMBER, 1S59, TO
SEPTEMBER, iD60, FOR THE P IMPOSE OF STUDYING IN BONN, WEST GERMANY,
UNDER A FULLS RIGHT RESEARCH GRaNT. ALSO, A LEAVE aAS GRANTED
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FROM SEPTEFBER, 1963, THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 1964, WHEN APPOINTEE
RECEIVED A GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDY AT KINGS COLLEGE,
LONDON, ENGLAND
COLLEGE OF
liberal arts, university of TEXAS, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND
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arts, university of TEXaS, AUSTIN, TEXaS, INTERVIEWED AND
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANT. BOTH ADVISE APPOINTEE WAS FIRED
AS dean of THE COLLEGE OF aRTS aND SCIENCES DuE TO A DISAGREEMENT
BETWEEN HIFJSELF aND FRaNk ERwIN (DECEASED), THEN CHaIR^N
OF THE UNIVERSITY’S board OF REGENTS. ERylN WANTED TO ,
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SPLIT THE COLLEGE OF aRTS aND SCIENCES INTO .TWO SEPaRaTE
SCHOOLS, appointee OPPOSED THIS SPLIT, WHICH DID TakE PLaCE,
and as a consequence, appointee was FIRED AS DEAN BUT REMAINED
. at the university as a Pull professor.
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criminal CHECKS; NO (^RRESl RECORD LOCATED aT AUSTIN
OR SaN aNTONIO, TEXaS, for appointee or APPOINTEE’S RELATIVES.
UNITED states ATTORNEY CHECKS; NO RECORD LOCATED FOR
APPOINTEE IN criminal OR CIVIL FILES OF THE UNITED STATES
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.
newspaper MORGUES; THE LIBRaRY OF THE AUSTIN AMERICAN
statesman contained Various articles regarding appointee
V iHICH contained SIOGRaPHICaL DaTa» and reported BOTH HIS
APPOINTMENT aS REaN OF THE COLLEGE OF aRTS AND SCIENCES aT THE
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXaS, aND THE FaCT HE WAS FIRED IN 1970. OTHER
articles Have reference to a dispute appointee was having
at boston university, boston, Massachusetts, no derogatory
information waS located in THIS FILE.
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FOR THE information OF THE BUREAU, A REVIElif OF SALT LAKE CITY
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In aooordanoe with a request iron you on August 8, li
an inyeetigation has been conducted concerning Dr. John Bobert
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SUBJECT: FBI Investigations
Subject's Naoe SILBER, JOHN ROBERT
Date of ’Birth Aug. 15, 1926
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Place of Birth Antonio, TX
Present Address Carlton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts 02146
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i^Senate Confirmation
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — RtVATE
the BackgrwivS Of West Vibrt:lnm*s *Bourbcm De-
mocracy V West Virgini<i. HUtory %Z (July WtK
MermorUiX A^resses» pp. 45-5.
*lc>uls R. Barlajn. “Booker T. Wsuihjngtott %M
‘ the Kanawha Valley, Xe75-IS7y* West Virirtnia His-
tOTTf tjanuary 1572): 155-7; Charles H. Amhkr
ana Festus P. Summers. West Vir^iinic: TV Mou%-
Uix% Stdte (Englewood Cliffs. New Jersey, 1^55). pp.
20$. 505.
• Memorial Addresses^ pp. 102-5.
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HationaX Party FcXitics, t$77-im (Syracuse. New
York. 1050 >, pp. 251-4.
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Record, 40th Congress, 1st sess., pp. 2528-37,
•Gerald Wayne Smith, “West Virginia Congres-
sional OpiiUon on the Tariff, 1$$5-1$$5” West Vtr^
ffinia HUtory 25 (October 1081 ): 52-4 and (January
1052): 11$: Congressional Record, 50th Congress;
1st sess., pp. 000-5: West Virginia House of Dele-
gates, Journal (1$$0); 5$: John Alexander Wiaums,
“New York's First Senator From West Virginia:
How Stephen B. Elkins Found a New PoliUcaJ
Home,*' West Virginia HUtory 51 (October 1059):
• JHemorial Addresses, p. 0.
Washington Star, January 11, 1895.
*<Nea Shaw Penn, “Hexiry D. Hatfield and
Reform Politics: A Study of West Virginia's Politics
From 190$ to 1917,” Ph.D. dlsserUtlon, Emory Un^
versity, 1975, pp. 1-4.
»» <^olyn Karr. “A Politica] Biography of Henry
Hatfield.** West Virginia HUtory 2$ (October 1955X
57.
'*Charieeton Gaeette, October 24, 1952.
*• Karr, “A Political Biography/' p. 57.
^•Ibid.. ppw 55-42: Pena “Henry D. HUfieWL**
chapters 1 and 2.
**Karr, “A Political Biography.'' p. 45-5; Pena
“Henry D. Hatfield," pp. X$5-5: David A. Corgla
ti/e. Work and Rebellion in the Coal Fields: The
Southern Weet Virginia Miners, fW-f92J(Urbana,
lUinois, 19$lk pp. 97-9.
Carolyn Karr. “A Political Biography of Henry
D. Hatfield /Part XI/," West Virginia HUtory 2$
(January 1977X 145.
••Ibid., PP. 151-$; Pena “Hexvy D. Hatfield."
chapters 5 snd 7.
»• Karr. “A Political Biography /Part XI/," p. 15$.
•• Pena “Henry XX Hatfield." p. 4$9.
•» Karr, "A Political Biography /Part XI/." p. 159.
••XbML.p.l50.
••Ibid., P.155.
«• Ibi-t. P.154.
••Ibid., P.155.
•• Ibid, p. 155; Pena “Henry XX HatrjeXd." p, 4$$.
Karr. “A Political Biography /Part II/." p. 157,
**Heic York Times, October 24. 1952; Charleston
Gaeette, October 24, 1952.
Mr, BYRD, Mr, Presitient, I yield
the Hoor,
PROGRAM
Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. Pre$ideDt, just
to recap the matters for Monday, the
Senate will convene at n a.m. Under*
the standing order, the two leaders
will be recognized for not to exceed 10
minutes each.
There is a special order in favor of
the Senator from Wisconsin tMr.
Proxmire) for not to exceed l$ min*
ut^ to be followed by. a special order
for the Senator from Alabama tMr.
Hefun) for not to exceed 15 minutes.
Following the execution of these
special orders, there will be a period
for the transaction of routine morning
business not to extend beyond the
hour of 11:45 a.m„ with Senators per-
mitted to speak therein for not to
exceed 5 minutes each. '
Following routine morning business,
the Senate will resume consideration
of S, 1714, the 1985 farm bill. Votes
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can be expected during Monday’s ses*
Sion,
ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY,
OCTOBER 28. 1985, AT 11 A,M.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under
the previous order, the Senate stands
in adjournment until 11 a.m„ Monday,
October 28, 1985,
Thereupon, at 5:43 p.m., the Senate
adjourned until Monday, October 28,
1985, at 11 a.m.
NOMINATIONS
Executive nominations received by
the Senate October 25, 1985:
Dry AtTMCNT OF JoSTXCC
John R. Bolton, of Virginia, to be an As-
sistant Attorney General, vice Robert A,
McConnell, resigned. ^ <
In XHt Navy
The following-named officer to be placed/
on the retired list in the grade IndikAted
under the provisions of title 10, United
States Code, section 1370:
7*0 be cdyniraX
A<Jm, Wesley U McX»nald. 579-24*4$S4/
1310, US. Navy,
The followtng-named officer, under the
provisions of title 10. United States Code,
section 501, to be as^gned to a position of
importance and responsibility designated by
the President under title 10. United States
Code, section 001:
* To be ptce admiral
Vice Adm. Kendall E, Moranville, 493-34-
4$90/1310,US.Na\y, ^
CONFIRMATIONS
Executive nominations confirmed by
the Senate October 25, 1985:
NaTXONAX. COVNCIt ON THE HANPZCAmP
John S. Ertheinu of California, to be a
member of the National Council on the
Handicapped for a term expiring September
17. 1937.
Secvxities anp Exchancz Commission
Joseph A, Grundfest, of the District of
Columbia, to be a member, of the Securities
and Exchange Commission for the term ex-
piring June 5. 1990.
Dcfaktment or State
N atale Bellocchl. of New York, a career
member of the Senior Foreign Service, class
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Urdted StaUs of America to the RepuWic of
Botswana,
Michael Sotirhos, of the District of Co-
lumbia. to be Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to Jamaica.
Clyde D. Taylor, a Maryland, a career
member of the Senior Foreign Service, class
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
United States of America to the Rejmblic of
Paraguay.
Robert O, Houdek. of Illinois, a career
member of the Senior Foreign Service, class
of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
United States of America to the Republic of
Uganda.
Malcolm Richard Wilkey, of Texas, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipoten-
tiary of the United States of America to the
Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
Richard Schifter, of Maryland, to be As-
sistant Secretary of State for Human Rights
and Humanitarian Affairs.
Unxtep Nations
Adele Langston Rogers, of Maryland, to
be an Alternate Representative of the
United States of Amerk» to the 40th session
of the General Assembly of the United Na-
tions.
Executive Office of the Peesipent
The following-named persw to be mem*
bers of the Advisory Board for Radio Broad-
casting to Cuba for the terms indicated:
For a term of 2 years:
Jose Luis RodrlQuez, of Florida.
For terms of 3 years:
Jos^h Francis Glennoa of Florida,
Danford L Sawyer, Jr., of Florida.
Midge Decter, of New York, to be a
member of the Advisory Board for Radio
Broadcast^ to Cuba for a term of 1 year,
j John R.^lber* oLMassachusetts, to be a
u te mb e r t il U It ?"AU v1sory ’Board for Radio
Broadcasting to Cuba for a term of 1 year.
Antonio Navarro, of New York, to be a
member of the Advisory Board for Radio
Broadcasting to Cuba for a term of 3 years,
U.S. iNTEXtNATIONAt DCVXXOFMENT
OOOFiatATZON AOENCY
Dwight A. Ink, of Maryland, to be an As-
sistant Administrator of the Agency for
International Development.
Defaxctment or Lasoe
Dennis Eugene Whitfield, of Virginia, to
be Under Secretary of Labor.
Feperap Mine Safety anp Health Review
, Commission
Joyce A. Doyle, of New York, to be a
member of the Federal Mine Safety and
Health Review Commission for the rem^ln»>
der of the term expiring August 39, 193^
Secunzties Investoe Peotection/;^Q j
COEFOEATXON ' * Kx
Roger A. Yurchuck, of Ohite, to be a birec-'
tor of Securities Investor Protection COipo^
ration for a term expiring December 3l7
1937,
The above nominations were approved
subject to the nominees’ commitment to re-
spond to reQuests ^^^^ ^ ^and testify
H. Silberman. of the Distri^c^f
Columbia, to be U.S. district judge for the
John to be
U.S. (iistrict
of Calif egnia, 1
Lyle ]dstli||bfTeb4i88 tel be U.S. cir*
cult jud» f"ine district of Nebraska.
^ IP
j
Lyle £lStyi||)f7ebi|iBi tcibe U.S. cir*
cult jud» f"ine district of Nebraska.
Jose Avtcmio FUste, of PuertolRico. to be
UJ5. circlit Judge Puerto
RlchardHjSu^Tof South X>akota. to be
UJS. circuit Judge for the district of South
Dakota.
Defaetment of Justice
Roy C, Hayes, Jr., of Michigan, to be UI5.
attorney for the eastern dlstxi^.of Michigan
for the term of 4 years.
Donald R. Brookshler, of Illinois, to be
U.S. Marshal for the southern district of H*
Iln<^ for the term of 4 years.
ft* JAN 1 3 M
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National Bipartisan Commission on
Central America
Appointment of the Chairman and
Members. July 19, 1983
The President today announced his inten-
tion to appoint the following individuals to
be members of the National Bipartisan
Commission on Central America:
Dr^ Henry Kissinger, Chairman of the Commis-
ak>n. New York, N.Y.
Nicholas F. Brady, managing director^ Dillon
Read & Ca, Inc., Fax Hills, NJ.
Henry C. Cisneros, mayor, San Antonio^ Tex^
William F, Clements, Jr., former Governor of
Texas, Dallas, Tex.
, Dr. Carlos F, DiazAlejandro, professor of eco-
nomics, Yale University, New Haven, Conn^
Wilson S. Johnson, president. National Feder-
ation of' Independent Business, San Matecv
Calif .V
Lane Kirkland,* president, AFL-CIO, Washing-
ton, D.C,
Dr. Richard M. Scammon, political scientist,
Chevy Q^se, M<L
Boston University,
Fotter Stewart, Associate Justice, Supreme Court
of the United States (Retir^)t Washingt^
D.C
AmbtMsador Robert S Strauss, attorr^ at law,
Washingt^, D.C
William B. Walsh, president. Project Hope, Be-
thesda, Md.
The President's Repr^ntative to the
Commission will be:
Ambassador Jeane /. Kirkpatrick, United States
Representative to the. United Nations.
'l^e Commission is bipartisan, with no
m^e that 7 of its 12 members from, the
same political party. In addition to the
above, there will Senior Counselors des-
ignated by the President, They will include
two Democrats recommended; by the
Speaker and two Republicans recommend-
ed by the minority leader from the House
of Representatives, and two Republicans
recommended by the majority leader and
two Democrats recommended by the mi-
nority leader from the United States Senate.
MAR 2 i987 i
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Sept 30, 1972
Canadian-U . S . Educators
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Massachusetts Bankers
Association,. Senior
Management . Seminar
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Geneva. European Council
of International' Schools
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Biel. Kant Colloquium
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By RODLRT RKINHOLD
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AUSTIN* Tex., Au$« IS“T^>cj[
UnivcfMiy of Tc\a< Is sirug-»
gling to regAin its fooling inj
the afternuih of an internal
battle marked by a bitterness
that has shocks even $ea«
soned campus observers^
The battle has seen the ah
most complete turnover (to
some* a political purge carried
out by conservative regents) of
the school's top administrators;
th^phttlng up of the Collegei
c^Brts and Sciences* the
au^t dismissal of its nation-
ally respected dean and threats
of resignation by many top
professors.
•Tve never seen such low,
hard-knuckled old Boston ward
politics as here.** said one sen
ior professor. “This is the worst
I've seen in the* academic
world.** Another said, *There*s
terror In the air.**
For two weeks, the Texas
campus has reverberated with
charges of political Interfer-
ence by the regents* who are
political appointees.
• Other Clashes
'The situation reflects grow-
ing difficulties on the campuses
of^ public universities in many
states, including California and
C^H|do* where, politically ap-
p<^Bl or elected regents have
clasned with the faculty and
staff over educational and ad-
ministrative policy.
Ohe Texas story has all the
elements of a Greek tragedy*
with a cast of characters mov-
pg Inexorable toward their
predetermined fates, 3ut man
fear that It wilt leav«’ the un,
versity in the backwa h of edu
cation where It four itself in
l^tf. when Its presio nt. Hom-
er K Rainey* was di.^ lisscd by
constn^ative regents \ a simi-
lar struggle.
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UaiIcS frtsi lAfirMfioA«l
Frank C. Erwin Jr, .chair*
man of board of regents
of the University of Texas.
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Dr* John R. Silber was dis*
missed as dean of the Col«
lege of Arts and Sciences.
The chief antagonists are
Dr. John R. Silber, the charis-
matic and ambitious dean of
the College of Arts and Sci-
ences. and Frank C. Erwin Jr.,'
chairman of the board of re-
gents and a political frierui of
former President, Lyndon B.
Johnson and former Gov, John
B. Connally Jr. of Texas.
Dr. Silber, 44 years old to-
day* is a Yale-educated. Texas-
born philosopher respected as
an expert on Kant, the 18th-
century German metaphysical
philosopher. Dr. Silber has been
given much of the credit for
raising Texas to the first rank'
academically in many areas
over the last three years. Until
a year ago. he worked well
with Mr. Erwin, who is 50.,
Just why Dr. Silber should-
have become a target is not
clear. He Is no radical, and has
vacillated from dovish to
hawkish stands on the Viet-
nam war, “Silber talks liberal
to liberals and conservative to
conservatives,** one observer
said.
Mr. Erwin has been accused
of trying to run the school po-
litically. But. even many of his
enemies concede that he has
worked hard to Increase appro-
priations for the university and
to raise its stature in his seven
years as a regent.
Three weeks ago, on July 24.
Dr. Silber was summarily dis-
missed as dean by Dr. Charles
A. LeMaistre, Mr. Erwin’s pri
vale physician* who was recent
ly appointed chancellor -elect
(» the 10-campus system. Dr.
Silber had earlier refused to re-
sign at the request of Dr.
Bryce Jordan, Interim president
of the Austin campus.
Showing nis Colors
No reason was given. Dr.
Jordan said only that “the In-
terests of the University of
Texas at Austin required It.**
It is widely assumed here that
the man oehind the dismissal
was Mr. Erwin, a man who
loves the university so much
that he drives around in a
Cadillac painted orange and
white— the school colors.
A week later, the regents
voted, without faculty approval
to split the 15, 000-student Col-
lege of Arts and Sciences into
three separate schooTs, abolish-
ing Dr. Silber*s job. The move
was vigorously opposed by Dr.
Silber.
According to Dr. Jordan, the
split was made because the col-
lege had become too btg and
there was a need to “increas-
ingly personalize the under-
graduate experience.** Others
say it was a maneuver to dis-
lodge Dr. Silber.
The events are the latest In
a series of changes this year
that have included the prema-
ture retirement of Chancellor
Harry Ransom, who had some
time ago relinquished duties to
Or. LeMaistre, and the depar-
ture of Dr. Norman Hackerman.
the president of Austin, who
was to head Rice University in
Houston. Both changes are gen-
erally attributed to pressure
from Mr. Erwni.
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prompted the greatest unhappi-
ness and the reasons remain
obscure. In an Interview, Dr.
Jordan said, “I don’t want to
comment on the dean's dismis-
sal other than to say It was
an administratice decision.**
Repeated calls to Mr, Er-
win’s law office here were un-
successful in locating him for
comment. Dr, Silber, reached
by telephone on vacation in
Vermont, said he had been
given no reason for his dis
missal.
Attributed to Success
According to friends of Dr.
Silber’s. his dismissal was
rooted in his success as an ad-
ministrator and fund-raiser.
“This is a man who overshad-
ows everyone on the Austin
campus “ said one friend of the
dean. “He Is threatening to
every other dean, the chancel
lor and even Frank Erwin* who
likes to keep people under his
control.**
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Another source, who asked
not to be named* maintained
that Mr. Erwin was “a man
who aspires to take over the
state** and was using the uni
versity as a political base.
This source described the
rapidly expanding university
system as the s«»nd largest
Industry in the state after oil,
and said that millions of dol-
lars worth of patronage and
contracts were at stake. Dr.
Silber was known to be a lead
ing candidate for the pres!
dency of the Austin campus.
But some faculty sources con
tended that the idea that Mr.
Erwin and Dr. Silber were
.locked in a power struggle was
^a distortion. One professor
portrayed Dr. Silber as an arro
gant, vindictive man with as
much ambition as Mr, Erwin,
and who has used his position
as dean to “buy** support for
his own policy.
professor said. “It Is generally
regarded that he made out sal-
aries accordingly. Some of the
highest salaries were received
by his supporters.**
' According to one source* the
last straw was an Incident with '
a new department chairman :
who was promised substantial ]
support by Dr. Silber. But this :
support* the source said* was
made coniingcr.t. on the new
chairman's support for Dr. Sil-
ber in his battle with the re-
‘gents over the proposal to split ‘
{the college. Reportedly, the ;
chairman compUined to the top .
administration, and Dr. Silber \
was dismissed the next day. ;
Dr. Silber says the charges \
about salary favoritism are .
•'absolutely false.** As for the
alleged pressuring of the new
chairman* Dr. Silber said he
had told the mrn only that he .
could not promise the support ,
If the dean's job was abolished. .
Whatever the real reason for j
I Dr. S liber's dismissal, many j
fear the chief casualty will be i
*the university, A number of :
professors have already said :
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that they would be looking for|
new jobs soon* although Dr.
Silber has urged them to re-
main. He himself will stay on,
at least for a year* as a phi-
losophy professor.
Dr. William Arrowsmith, a
dassicist and educational crit-
ic, has said that “many of us
are now doubtful that the Uni-
versity of Texas is a desirable
pleace to leach.**
“The atmosphere of corrupt
arrogance and raw, vnitgar e.x-
erctse of power, which now
characterizes the administra-
tion of the uni/ersity* makes it>
virtually certain that nothinglThe Daily Texan* the student
of educational importance can newspaper, has decried whu It
any, longer happen here.** he called “cut
is reported to have told Dr.
LeMaistre, the chancellor-elect.
. Mr. Erwin's advice to any-
one threatening to resign was
cutthroat methods- by
the regents and has rallied &a«
hind Dr. Silber.
Mr. Erwin has sakf that n*
plans to resign as chairmin nf
to “quit playing games in iheithe regents at the end of the
newspapers and Submit hi i res- [year. Last yeaL the
ignaiion"— a sutement that has, faculty soted, 20 to lOi, to
annoyed many of his allies on call for his
the ucuUy, (though only about ore-tiurd of
While most of the 35.000 ordhe faculty voted. And Ust
SO students are away from ihe’January, students also cv*
campus, student reaction lojfor his ouster in a referendum,
the dean's dismissal t^s gen-.But only about *0 per cent of
eratlv been one of ouiragc.llhe students voted.
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Frank C, Erwin Jr. h ihc bi^igcsi boost-
cr the UniycrNiiy of Texas has. His Cad-
illac is orange and while — the school
colors — and he doles on the national-
champion Longhorn football team. He
K a tireless money raiser and wants nolh-
ing less than lo make the U.T. system
Ihc best In il)c couniry. He has no pa-
tience wiih anyone or anything he con-
siders damaging to his beloved alma
mater — and since Erwin is chairman of
the university’s board of regents, his an-
tagonists arc automatically on red alert.
Erwin cannot, for instance, abide
student dissent, even the relatively bland
variety found in the American South-
w'cst. He is convinced that the survival
Regent Erwin, who was appointed to
the board by Governor John Connally in
1963, is a rich, 50-ycar-oId Austin law-
yer. a longtime crony of Lyndon John-
son’s^ and a former Democratic National
Committeeman. He is noW emperor of
the University of Texas. His idea of a
great university is one where teachers
leach, students sludy and regents govern
at his direction. His street construction of
those views has kept him at constant
odds with students and faculty.
Two years ago, Erwin threw a birth-
day parly for Governor Connally in
the U.T. gym. When antiwar students
outside protested the presence of Lyn-
don Johnson, Erwin called them “a
bunch of dirty nothin’s.” Last fall Er-
win personally directed bulldozers in a
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of public imiycrstiics is at stake, a feel-
ing that many other citizens share. In
the past four months, he has engineered
the abrupt departures of six admin-
istrators, including Chancellor Harry
Ransom and President (Austin campus)
Norman Hackerman— both of whom,
it h thought. Were loo soft on student
militancy to suit Erwin. The latest ca-
sually: Dr. John R. Silber, 43, one of
the country's leading philosophers, who
was fired as Jean of the College of
Arts and Sciences, though he still re-
tains his professorship. Dean Silber was
ousted primarily because he opposed
the adminLiraiion's plan to split his col-
lege into smaller schools. He was also
a targe: because of his liberalism, ag-
grcssiycr.c'A and potential candidacy for
the bVf. presidency. According to one
professor. Erwin told Silber: ’’John, you
are the most imclligentg articulate and
pcrsisicm man around. You scare the
hell out of the incompetents above you.”
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confroniniion w.ith students over the up-
rooting of some stately oak and cy-
press trees lo make way for expansion
of the football stadium. He then pushed
through a rule forbidding administrators
lo negotiate syiih disruptive students.
Last January a straw poll of the 32,000
students at U-T-’s main campus in Aus-
tin showed 80% favoring Erwin's im-
peachment on the ground that he had
••unwarranicdly interfered” with school
operations. In the aftermath of Cam-
bodia and Kent State, he refused to
close down Ihc Austin campus: ‘Tm un-
willing to pay taxes to support an in-
stitution that Just turns things oyer to
these actiyisl faculty members and stu-
dents,” says Erwin. “Students have no
inherent rights to attend a college or uni-
versity, just regardless of what they do.”
When some professors threatened lo re-
sign over Silber’s dismissal, Erwin re-
sponded: ”If any person employed by
ihc-uniycrsily wishes to resign, all he
need do is quit playing games in the
newspapers and submit his resignation.”
Goudy Coddy. Erwin is ha/dly a
knee-jerk reactionary. Like many a Tex-
as Democrat, he is coldIy'<onscrvativc
on some inmics, vyarmly liberal on oth-
ers. When it comes to education, he is
z\i populist, believing that every Texas
youngster deserves a shot at collcgc-
Hc Is probably the best education lob-
byist in Ihc Mate's history: U.T. ap-
propriations have risen 175% in the
past four years. Lieutenant Governor
Ben Barnes keeps an aquarium in his of-
fice and calls its most aggressive an-
gelfish “Frank.” But many friends sec
danger in Erwin’s hypcrcncrgclic loyally
lo U.T. Some, for instance, refuse to
get into his gaudy Caddy until he starts
the engine. “They think some of those
damned militants might plant a bomb
on me,” he says. Then he adds, with char-
acteristic candor: ”1 can't blame them
for thinking that way.*’
In fact, there is apprehension that
U.T. is headed for a crisis or a decline
or both. Erw;in has called for “admin-
istrators with more courage and back-
bone than has been demonstrated in
the past two or three years” Interim
president, Bryce Jordan, is a musicologist
(specially; the piccolo) and a hard-liner
on campus disorder. His new chancellor
is Dr. Charles LeMaislrc, a medical doc-
tor who treated Erwin’s wife through a
terminal bout with cancer. Many fac-
ulty members agree with Classics Pro*
fessor William Arrowsmith, who feels
that those who now control U.T, arc “in-
icrcsicd only in mediocrities and non-
entities who can be counted on to carry
out the wishes of Chairman Erwin.”
That may be unfair. The chairman,
who spends more than 40 hours per
week toiling for U.T., obviously feels
that his wishes coincide Nyilh the Uni-
versity’s needs. Even so. he is smarting
from widespread dissatisfaction with the
Silber fifing. Some critics pointed out
that as one consequence of the Silber af-
fair. U.T. bypassed a S200,000 Ford
Foundation grant for experimentation
in leaching techniques — a grant that
was lo be based in part on Silber’s dis-
tinguished record. Key politicians have
been silent about the firings — %o far. It
is too early to predict whether the Amer-
ican Association of University Profes-
sors will censure UT. That happened
in 1946, and few Texans welcome the
prospect of reliying the bad old days.
A Jovial Insipid Subject
One of the jprcssurcs of entering
fourth grade is an accelerated vocab-
ulary. Most children find — and happily
rpastcr — scores of big. new words in
their textbooks. But for many inner-
city children, whose parents do not use
such words, the encounter can be ag-
ony. Unable to cope with their books,
the kids often giye up and quit learning.
In St. Louis last year. School Su-
perintendent William Koiimeycr devised
a new method for making new words al-
luring to 24,000 children, 68% of whom
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understanding that the information is for the official use of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Consent is granted for the FBI
to furnish such information, as is described* above, to third
parties in the course of fulfilling its official
responsibilities. I hereby release you, as the custodian of such
records, and any school, college, university, or other
educational institution, credit bureau or consximer reporting
agency, professional board, regulatory agency, retail business
establishment, law enforcement agency, or criminal justice
agency, including its officers, employees, or related personnel,
both individually and collectively, from any and all liability
for damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result to me,
my heirs, family or associates because * of compliance with this
authorization and request to release information, or any attempt
to comply with it. Should there be any question as to the
validity of this release, _yov way contact me as indicated below:
Full Name
” Signature
Full Name
John Robert Sllber
Type or Print Name
Parent or Guardian
(if required) :
Date:
Current
Address: 132 Carlton Street
Brookline. Massachusetts 02146
Telephone
Number: (Hone) (617) "353-2220 (Office) (617) 353-2208
MEMbl^NDUM FOR PROSPECTIVE APPOINTEES
FROM;
PETER J. WAtLISON
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
This letter confirms in writing your express consent- for 'the
Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate your background
in connection with the consideration of your application for
employment.
You should be aiware that; the authority to collect this back-
ground information is based on the President's executive powers
in Article II of the Constitution. The information will be used
to obtain .necessary clearances to assist you in .your work. The
background information, which includes a review of FBI files,
will be disclosed to another Federal agency, to assist in its
process of clearing you. Willfully making a false statement,
or concealing a material fact, may constitute a violation of
Section 1001, Title 18, of the U.S. Code.
If you provide any information which indicates a violation of
law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, it Will
be referred to the appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign
agency.
By volunteering information concerning activities protected by
the First Amendment, it will be assumed that you are expressly
authorizing the maintenance of this information In the records
of any Federal agency.
The FBI investigation will include the collection and use of
relevant information in the files of various’ Federal agencies
and it is necessary that you authorize the disclosure of such
information to the FBI.
If you consent to such an investigation,' and to the disclosure
of relevant information by other Federal departments and agen-
cies to the FBI, please sign your name below and return this
original letter of consent to me.
Thank you.
Name (please print) Joh n Robert Silber
Signature
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July 10, 1987
Acting Director, FBI
SACS, Alexandria - Enc.. (2)
Baltimore (161-7060) - Enc. (4)
Boston (161-6213) - Enc. (2)'
Cincinnati (161-RC) - Enc. (2)
Kewark (161-3598) - Enc. (2)
New York (161-8986 - Enc. (2)
Pittsburgh (161-1730-1620) - Enc.
San Diego - Enc. (2)
San Francisco - Enc. (2)
( 2 )
JOHN ROBERT SXLBER
SPIN (A)
BUDED: 7/24/87
ReButel today.
Enclosed are background data and release received
with request for investigation.
All Offices: Direct results to attention of:
SPIN Unit, Room 1B035.
TER:pmh/(18)
NOTE: Request received, 7/9/87,
Counsel to the President.
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CERTAIN HE KNEW OF NO REASON NOT TO RECOMMEND SILBER FOR ANY
presidential, appointment
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WOULD BE IDEAL IN ANY SIMILAR APPOINTMENT
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acquaintance 'WITH APPOINTEE SINCE HE
HAS NOT BEEN ACTIVE
IN NCI FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HE IS ACQUAINTED WITH SILBER ONLY
THOUGH THE BiOARD MEET! ^4GS AND HE WAS NC" AWARE OF ANYTHING OF AN
UNFAVORABLE NATURE REGARDING THE APPOINTEE.
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PASSED THE BACKGROUND CHECKS, HE MUST QUALIFY FOR ANY
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APPOlNfl^NT.""
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APPLICA3LE TO EVERYONE ON THE BOARD. SHE STATED THAT EVERY
NENBER HAS SERVED HONORABLY AND .SHE WOULD FAvOR REAPPOINTNEN'
APPOINTMENT TO ANOTHER POSITION FOR EACH AND EVERY MEMBER OF
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BOARD.
STATED THAt SHE. WAS NOT WELL ACQUAINTED WITH THE
BACKGROUND AND PROFESSION OF EVERY BOARD MEMBER, BUT IF THEY ALL
PASSED'^ BACkOROUND CHECK THEY MUST MEET THE 'CRITERIA AND
ALL COMPETENT AND RELIABLE CITIZENS.
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BUREAU 7/10/87 teletype to all FBI offices.
On 7/13/87, San Francisco General Indices were reviewed
for any reference to the Appointee, members of his
immediate family including wards, and for Appointee's
reference, GEORGE HARTi With no known identifiable
references located of a dero gatory nature. This s earch
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family, including wards, and for the Appointee's
reference, GEORGE HART, with no identifiable references
located.
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59 Glenwoood Avenue, Ross , , Calif ornia ,^ddvised that
he has known Appointee for approximately ten years.
He stated that he met Appointee when he, HART, was
appointed as a trustee for Bo.stdn' University and
Appointee was the President df that university. He
added Appointee is still president of the university
and he is still a trustee.
He stated that Appointee is arriving al' his
residence in Ross, California, tomorrow^ 7/16/87, from
whence thye will proceed to the Bohemian Grove, where
Appointee will be his guest. He stated that he had
also had Appointee as his guest there three or four
years ago.
. He considereddAppointee to be a very bright
individual and person of excellent character. He stated
there was no question of Appointee's loyalty to the
United States and he considered him to be a patriotic
American.
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abused the use of alcohol and never • to his knowledge ever used
drugs of abuse.
He further stated that all of Applicant's associates
that he has met are also persons of outstanding character.
He said that Applicant has never displayed or exhibited
any biases of a racial, ethnic or religious nature. He added that
Appointee is a Texas democrat but has never shown any biases of
which he is aware. He further added that he was not sure of
Appointee's religious affiliation but he was sure that he was
not Catholic and he, HART, had been invited to the wedding of
Appointee's daughter this month at Bhe church in Boston College,
which is a Catholic college and he assumed th§4 Appointee's
daughter is marrying a CathSlic. HART BSLieved that this
latter event spoke towards Appointee's lack of biases.
He stated that Appointee has always been financially
responsible insofar as he knows and is financially sound.
He further stated that he knew of nothing of an adverse
or compromising nature concerning App6±ntee. He believed him
to be a discreet individual who could be trusted with sensitive
of classified information, r
HART advised that he' was aware that Apppintee travelled
widely in his position as president of the uhii^ersity and has made
several trips to Frankfurt, Germany in connection withi’a .contract
the university has with fchheAir Force wherein the university
faculty teaches Air Force personnel and award a Masters in
Business Administration.
HART stated that whatever "job" Appointee gets he will
serve the oountry well. He said that Appointee is a "square-
shooter". He said that he doesn't always agree with the President
(df the Ufiited States) and is not a "yes" man. He stated thaty
Appointee is known for his forthright statements and strong
positions on diatters. He stated that for the above reasons
the Appointee is a good man for the country in that he's not
a "yes" man. He added that Appointee is ioyal and would maintain
any confidences. He said that Appointee is as good a man as you
can get for a government position. He concluded that as a citizen
he would be glad to have Appointee in a position with the U.S.
government and he would highly recommend Appointee for a position
of trust and confidence with the U. S. government.
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appointee's family by the following support personnel.
General Indices;
Confidential /ELSUR Indices.
The foll owing references were noted and reviewed by .Inves-
tigative Assistant! j
One reference to appointee, AQ 161-900, which infonaa^^
is known to the Bureau.
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Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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National Captioning Insitute, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Bailey
Crossroad, Virginia, advised that the appointee has been
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;and that he is a very active member. He advised. that the
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meaning* that the appointee's term will expire in October,
1988.
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derogatory information' in the file pertaining to the appointee.
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-Personnel, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Room 3B346,
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by the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) on* August
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Policy Board which was held last week. He described the
appointee as a .person having first rate character and integrity.
He stated that the appointee is mentally and financially stable.
advised that he had no knowledge or information
that 'would- reflect negatively on the character# reputation and/or
associates of the appointee. He advised that he knew of ho
, alcohol abuse or drug usage on the part of the appointee.
I ^advised that the appointee is a trustworthy
and patriotic American citizen who is loyal to the United States.
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BASED UPON AVAILABLE INFORMATION CONCERNING APPOINTEE,
JOHN ROBERT SILBER, AND ALL CLOSE RELATIVES, THE LOUISVILLE
GENERAL INDICES WERE SEARCHED ON JULY 11, 1987, WITH NEGATIVE
RESULTS, EXCEPT FOR A REFERENCE IDENTIFIABLE WITH APPOINTEE IN
FILE CAPTIONED, "JOHN ROBERT SILBER? SPECIAL INQUIRY? BUDED;
AUGUST 22, 1983, WITHOUT FAIL (B)," WHICH REVEALS THE NEGATIVE
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OFFK^E OF ORIGIN
DATE
INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
. \ SAN ANTONIO
BUREAU
7/22/87
7/20/87-7/21/87
rriE OF CASE
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REPORT MADE BY
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TYPED BY
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Bureau teletype to AFO dated 7/13/87; San Antonio teletype
to Bureau dated 7/15/87; Boston teletype to New^ork djated 7/15/87;
Boston teletype to Bureau dated 7/17/87; and^„,^'''^'^ntonio teletype to
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Reference 'Professor
advises- appointee
is well suited to a position of trust with the United States
Government, having excellent character, good sreputatioh,, reputable
associates, and strong intellectual abilities. Appointee is a*
loyal ^erican, financiall y stable, and has no problems c oncerning
al'cohp l abuse or drug use.^
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interviewed and highly recommends.
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E he following invf^Rhigahinn was conducted by Special
I at Austin, Texas:
On July 20, 1987, Professor [
University of Texas at Austin, provided this information:
]has known JOHN ROBERT SILBER since approximately
1965, when they were both members of the university faculty^ During
1969, they worked closely together as members of a university committee
drafting a code of student c onduct. Since SILBER left the University
of Texas in the early 1970' sj
the appointee.
has maintained contact with
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The appointee is a person of exceptionally strong character,
honest and trustworthy. He associates with others of like characterand
enjoys a reputation as a man of integrity. The appointee possesses
extraordinary abilities in his field, as demonstrated by his work
in bringing Boston University up to a position of prominence in
American education.
SILBER has never shown any indications whatsoever of
illegal drug use or intemperate alcohol consumption^ Although
he has faired well financially, receiving a generous salary from
Boston University and additional income through financial investments,
he lives in a moderately austere manner. The appointee is not
a person of extravagant taste.
I lexpressed no doubts as to the appointee's allegiance
to the United States, citing SILBER' s innate abilities and skills,
and recommends him for any position of trust with the United States
Government.
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Agent ( SA )
The following Invf^stigat’-inn was conducted by Special
On July 21. 1987.1
San Antonio, Texas, furnished
the following information which he considered to be non-confidential:
stated that he had k nown JOHN ROBERT SIBBER socially
and personally for the last 32 years .[
described SILBER as
a highlymotivated individual with rare and unique abilities. He
described his personal hibits as exemplary and has never known
appointee to abuse alcohol or use narcotics of any kind. Appointee
is a finan ciallv r esponsible person who has always lived well within
his means. I Jdescribed SILBER* s past employments as being
of an administrative nature, one bein g recalled as Administrator
with the University of Texas.
advised that SILBER has excellent
work habits and although he has held several critical jobs, he
has always remained emotionally stability.
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of the English language of anyone he has met in his entire life."
He continued that SILBER handles the English language either writte n
or orally in an excellent manner. SILBER, according to l
is extremely able to engage in intelligent conversation and as
such can effectively exercise leadership and support unpopular
decisions.
I ^described SILBER as well organized, capable, having
a large capacity for work and a person whom he would like to be
associated with in any endeavor he chose.
I continued that SILBER has a character of the highest
nature and he has never heard any criticism of his motivations
or loyalties in regard to his employment or his citizenship.]
related that SILBER has maintained a high degree of moral character
and has maintained a good reputation even among those with whom
he has disagreed.
I concluded by stating that he would highly recommend / /
SILBER for any position of trust with the United States Government .
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Where appropriate. Privacy Act (3) !(e) data was
furnished to persons interviewed. Express promises of
confidentiality, both limited and unlimited, have been
noted where granted.
Newark general indices, Elsur and ISIS negative
regarding appointee, .relatives, and present business
establishment, as of 7/21/87.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED
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Character; SPECIAL INQUIRY (A)
Synopsis; I I
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July 21 , 1:987 and highly recommended the appointee
for a position -of trust with the Federal government. .
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DETAILS
.REPERENCE^
July 21, 1987, Special -Agent (SA)
conducted the following investigation:-
, ^_J ,
I New Jersey, advised -that
he has known the appointee for many years and came to
meet the appointee through the appointee's employment
as Pre sident of BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts..
l advised that the appointee's character, as’sociates,
reputation, and' loyalty were beyond reproach and that
the' Federal government would greatly benefit by
attrac ting persons of the appointee's caliber.
I knows of no instances of the appointee misusing
alcohol or drugs of abuse. He also knows the appointee
to be free of biases or prejudices against any class
of cit izen# religious, racial or ethnic groups.
most highly recommended the appointee for a
positron' of trust with -the United States government.
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are not to be distributed Outside your agency.
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UULY ^5, 1987.
ON JULY 21, 19S7, MANAGING PUBLISHER CuIFF OLC-SON, THE TEXAS
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NEW YORK AT NEW YORK. CONTACT AND INTERVIEW
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ELSUR INDICES SURRPOT EMPLOYEE
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
REPORTINO OFFICE
SAN FRANCISCO
OFFICE OF ORIGIN
BUREAU
DATE
77%2/87
V4VEST1GATIVE PERIOD
7/21/87
TITLE OF CASE ^
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality, both limited
and unlimited, have been noted where granted.
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IN CHARGE
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UNITED STATES DEPA,RTM^NT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Investieatfon
Copy to:
Report of: I
Dotes 7/22/87
Field Office File #s SF 161A-396A
Titles JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Offices SAN FRANCISCO
Bwreou File fs
SPIN
NCI associate commented favorably and recommended.
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Synopsis:
ASSOCIATE
The following in vestigation conducted by
AT SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA
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advised he has been acquainted with the
Appointee for a little over one year. He stated they are
both on the governing board for the National Captioning
Institute (NCI) and during that period of time he has come
to know the Appointee as a man with a high sense of integrity
and morality and what he would describe as "a straight
shooter.” He stated the Appointee is a man of a serious
demeanor, very responsible, but that he has a very good New
England sense of humor.
I I advised he only sees the Appointee
on an infrequent basis inasmuch as the NCI board only meets
eight times a year and if he misses a meeting or if the
*thi9 document contains neither recommendalions nor conclusions of the FBU It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to
your agency; it and its contents are not to he distributed outside your agency ,
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BWW/er
Appointee misses a meeting, that wou ld mean that he only sees the
Appointee six to seven times a year. P stated, however,
that during the times that he has met, talked, and communicated
with the Appointee, he has never seen any evidence that he is a
roan that abuses the use of alcohol or uses any kind of illegal
narcotics, nor has he ever seen any indication that the Appointee
is anything other than a very loyal citizen of this country and
he would recommend him for a position of responsibility with the
Federal Government without any reservations whatsoever.
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TITLE OF CASE ^
JOHN ROBERT^ ILBER
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CHARACTER OF CASE
SPECIAI, INQUIRY (A)
REFERENCE ; Boston Immediate teletype to
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furnished to persons interviewed. Express promises of confidentiality,
both limited and unlimited, have been noted where granted.
INDEX
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Title:
SA
Juiy 22 , 1987
SV 161A-549
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Offfee: SAVANNAH
Bureau File I:
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Associate highly recommended, the. appointee, and commended
his character, associates, loyalty, and abilities.
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DETAILS:
ASSOCIATE:
Oh July 20, 1987, Mr. LEONARD AD LER. President of the.
Preservation Association of Savannah, 427TBrrn Street, Savannah,
Georgia, was interviewed concerning his knowledgei. of the appointee.
AdLER. advised’ that he has known the. appointee since. .1965,. and
his relationships with the. appointee has been one. of both business
and of personal nature. ADLER continued by saying that he last
saw the appointee last week and added that; he. usually has contact
with the appointee, approximately one time a month. ADLER stated
that he was familiar with the fact that the appointee is or was
in the running for the. position of Secretary of Education. ADLER
described the. apppintee as hard-working, bright, fair-minded,
honest, kind, devout in his religion, diplomatic and as someone
who inspires. loyalty. ADLER stated that the appointee is neither
sly nor deceitful and is bombastic in that he will speak his
mind; and when doing so, the. appointee .remains fair-minded and
allows the other individual, to share, his opinions and beliefs.
ADLER' verbalized that the appointee, expects only excellence from
his associates. In addition, he added' that the:^appointee is
gentlemanly and has charm and wit and is loyaX to his family;
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well-rounded in that he has knowledge and experience in the financial
and educational worlds. As an example / ADLER pointed out that
the appointee has received awards from the German Government
and is an international figure as he has been a member of the
Kissinger Commission. He stated that the appointee is a strong
believer in justice and free speech although he has not tolerated
examples of civil disobedience. ADLER commented that he has^
never known the appointee to associate with disreputable individuals.
ADLER further conraiented that in the years that he has known the
appointee, he has been in several social settings with the appointee,
and the appointee has always carried himself in a gentlemanly
and well behaved manner. ADLER related that the appointee has
always exhibited an incredible ability both in his business and
his personal life. ADLER verbalized that he has never had cause
to question the appointee's sense of loyalty to the United States
Government. ADLER advised that the appointee's work habits keep
him from being a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. employee as he works
long hours every day and expects and gets from others the same.
He stated the appointee has always exhibited an ability to meet
deadlines and handles stress in a satisfactory manner. ADLER
commented that the appointee has always appeared to live within
his financial means. He also commented that the appointee has
never used drugs or abused alcohol. As a matter of fact, the
appointee "hates" it, meaning drugs and alcohol. ADLER commented
that the appointee has no prejudices or biases of any kind and
has a great concern for minorities; and as an example of his
respect in the community, he has received awards from several^
minorities such as the Jewish community around Boston University.
ADLER related that he would highly recommend the appointee for
any position of trust starting from the President of the United
States all the way down to whatever position. ADLER stated the
appointee well deserves the position and would carry out his
position with total capability.
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RELATIVES WITH EXCEPTION AS NOTED BELOW. THE FOLLOWING MINNEAPOLIS
DIVISION INDICES WERE CHECKED ON JULY 20, 1987, BY THE INDICATED
MINNEAPOLIS EMPLOYEES:
GENERAL INDICES:
CONFIDENTIAL INDICES; SHIRLEY A. POPPE
ELSUR INDICES:
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TITLE OF CASE
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JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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DATE
7/23/87
REPORT MADE BY
INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
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CHARACTER OF CASE
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The total number of support work hours e3q>ended on case was li hoUrs.
APPROVED
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Field Office File #: BA 161-7060
Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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SPECIAL INQUIRY (A)
Synopsis:
DCII was checked on July 22,
record of appointee.
1987 without locating any
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DETAILS;
The Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII) is a
computerized index of applicant, security and criminal
investigative files compiled by the Department of Defense (DOD) .
On July 22, 1987, a search of the DCII was conducted in regard to
appointee by the DCII computer operator at Fort George G. Meade,
Maryland. Review of the resulting DCII printout disclosed no
record of appointee.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
REPORTINQ OFFICE
WASHINGTON FIELD,
ITLE OF CASE
OFFICE OF ORIGIN
.BUREAU
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
DATE
7/23/87
REPORT MADE BY
INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
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REFERENCE; Bureau teletype dated Ju^lO, 1987.
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Title:
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SPECIAL INQUIRY
Synepele:
Previous nomination verified in April, .1985. Public
Integrity Section, U.S.; Department of Justice, no
record. Police checks negative. No record- USSS.
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WHITE HOUSE OFFICE (WHO)
EXECUTIVE CLERKS OFFICE
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Special Agent (SA)[
The fol lowing investigat ion was. conducted by
the appointee, JOHN SILBER.
on. .7/17/87, regarding
The following record of appointment or nomination
possibly identifiable with appointee was located in the
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Nominated to be a member of the Advisory Board
for radio broadcasting to Cuba, 4/17/85.
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OFFICE OF PUBLIC INTEGRITY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF jUSTICE
'WASHINGTON, D.C.
On July 23, 1987, lA
caused a search to be
made of the files of the Office of Public Integrity, U.S. Depart-
ment of Justice concerning the appointee, JOHN ROBERT SILBER.
It was determined from that search that ho record was found concern-
ing the appointee.
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law Enforcement coaputer (KALES) and it was determined that no
record was located at the Metropolitem Police Department
concerning the appointee (or relatives) .
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numher of unidentified records may not be In the computer and not
available for review.
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no record of violations in 'the files of the Department of
Kotor Vehicle Services, Government of
the District of Columbia regarding the appointee.
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appointee.
3_ I caused a search to be made of the files
•c^t^r^e. Department of the Treasury, and was
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(no pertinent information) was found concerning the
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provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, and none requested confidentiality
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TLE OF CASE
HN ROBERT SILBER
INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
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Bureau teletype to Alexandria, dated 7/10/87..
Boston teletype to Bureau, dated 7/14/87.
Boston airtel to Bureau (indices check), dated 7/16/87
Boston teletype to^Bureau, dated 7/16/87.
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All persons contacted in this matter were advised of
the provisions of the- Privacy Act, and none desired
confidentiality.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Copy to;
R«port of: SA|
Date: JULY 23, 1987
Field Office File #: BS 161A-6213
Title: JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Office: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Bureau File #:
Character: SPECIAL INQUIRY (A)
syhopaU: Employment verified and favorable. Reference highly recommends.
Associates highly recommend. Neighborhood verified and favorable. Credit
satisfactory. Arrest checks negative. No derogatory information located
within newspaper morgues. Dr. ARTHUR METCALF (reference) advised' appointee
no longer a Director at Electronics Corporation of America. USA's office
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EMPLOYMENT
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
125 BUICK STREET
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS
On July 20, 1987,
Persomel, advxsed from recoras mat the appointee has been toe
President of the University since January 15, 1971. in addition
to being ^e President of the University, the appointee has also
been voted by a mai oritv of the Board to be a trustee of the
University. I [ explained that not all presidents of the
University automatically become members of the Board of Trustees
but wis was a measure of confidence bestowed upon the appointee
by the Board.
■ stated that as the Personnel, he has
contact wi^ the appointee approximately six times a year. He
has had this contact with the appointe e for the las t seven and
ever since his becoming] TPersonnel.
This contact is with regards to labor negotiations that must be
undertoken at the University for executive direction that is
needed with regards to those negotiations.
The appointee is described as being dyn 2 uaic, committed
and energetic. The appointee is someone who demands the very
best of evep^one that he comes in contact with and works with.
^ is the vision of the appointee to make the University a top
university in the world and to be number one.
o ^ appointee is an outstanding individual who is head
and shoulders above anyone else] jhas come in contact with.
I I is unaware of any reason to question to the
appointee's character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the
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narcotics by the appointee.
knows of no alcohol abuse nor any use of illegal
. . .. ^ considers the appointee's lifestyle and spending
habits to be consistent with his financial means. ^
I unaware of the appointee expressing or
manifesting any biases or prejudices against any class of
citizens, religious, racial, or ethnic group.
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When asked to recommend the appointee
trust and responsibility with the administration
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REFJbKENCE;
On July 14, 1987, DOCTOR ARTHUR
The Electronics Corporation of
oS^uSSlt ^ previous intervie^v
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He states that the aj^poxntee is no longer a Director of the '
of America. He states that the
atriiiation ended somewhere around November of 1986 when the
^22^2”^ bought out by Rockwell International. He staSs that
i5?eS22??5^ "S'' »®»berships and is controlled
Sii® interested in the oaufis that Sfeot^the“Stll
has never expressed a bias towards any racial,
religious, or eUinic group, does not use alcohol or drugs emd
iiT?? financially within his means. DOCTOR METCALF sayl toat he
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INTERVIEW OF APPOINTEE
On July 14, 1987, interview of Dr. JOHN ROBERT SILBER,
at his. office at Boston University, 147 Bay State Road, Boston,
Massachusetts regarding the information ^ he had previously
furnished in February, 1987 on his application (SF-86) determined
that there were no deviations from the applicant to his
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On July 14, 1987,1
President of Boston University, 14/ Bay State Road, Boston,
Massachusetts advised she is very famil iar with Dr. JOHN SILBER
and has kno^ him for over twenty years .1 I advised she
greatly admires DR.: SILBER. and thinks he xs one of the most
honest, trustworthy, auid sincere individuals she has ever met.;
I [ described Dir. SILBER as an extremely kind and considerate
employer who has the employee's interest at heart. She. advised
she, has no reason to question his character, reputation,
associates, or loyalty to the United States Government,
furthermore, she has never known. Dr. SILBER to abuse, alcohol nor
'^se any type of illegal narcotic substance.; He has never b 7 c
exhibited any type, of bias or prejudice ' toward anyone in her
pesence. She has never known his lifestyl e and spe nding habits
to be inconsistent, with his financial means J I advised she
would recommend Dr. SILBER without reservation for. sensitive.
position with, the United States Government that would be offered
to him.;
On July 16, 1987, MsJ [advised the verification
request of the FBI of Dr. SILBER' s application (SF-86) in his
absence (he was not due to return until 7/24/87, or 7/25/87)
resulted, in the following additional information that was
inadvertently omitted, from Dr. SILBER.' s application;
Under question number 24, "Membership in other
organizations", the following memberships should.be. included;
University of Denver as a member of the Board of
Trustees, Denver,, Colorado.;
Board member of Defense Policy Board Advisory
Committee, Department of Defense, Washington D.C.
Member of ' the Board of Directors of Center for
Democracy, 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1010, Washington D.C.,
Corporation . for Educational Telecommunications, as a
member of the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors of the National Captioning Institute,
Inco^orated, 5203 Leesburg Pike, 15th Floor, Falls Church,
Virginia ;(J0HN E. BALL, President).
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A member of the Advisojry Committee for Radis, Marti, 400
6th Street, SW,, Washington D.C.
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PRODEMCA ("Private Citizens Committed to Democracy,
Human Rights and Social Justice in Central America"), as a member
of the National Counsel, located 729 15th Street, NW, Suite 950,
Washington D.C. (a non-profit, non partisan educational
organization, whose Chairman is MGIER BIDDLE, DUKE) .,
Ms J I further advised Dr. SILBER is. no longer on
the Board of Directors of the Electronics Corporation of America,
as that: company was recently sold to another entity, and all of
the previous Board Members had to be dissolved by the new
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On July 14/ 1987/
Electronics Corporation of America, 265 Winter Street. Waltham,
Massachusetts advised that he has known the applicant since 1980.
He states that he still feels the same as the comments given to
the FBI in August 22/ 1983 interview. He states that the
appointee is no longer a Director since the Board of Directors
''If October 15, 1986. He states that all outside
affiliations were dissolved when the company was bouaht bv
Rockwell International. ^ i
feels toat toe appointee is a great patriot and an
American. He is a terrific guy who is very concerned about toe
welfare of the country. He has never expressed a bias towards
any class of citizen, racial, religious, or ethnic group. He
does not know toe appointee to eOsuse alcohol or use drugs and
says that he lives financially within his meems. He knows
nothing derogatory or unfavorable concerning toe applicant and
recommends him for a position of trust with toe United States
Government.
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,0n April 14, 1987,
1 Tne Bank of Boston, 100 Federal StreetT ^ston;
wAichw AXC7 Aiaid juiuwxi uxie cippoxnuGB TOIT
approxjjttately 16 years. He states that he knew him in 1971 and
1972 since they were both from the State of Texas. He has served
on the Boston University Board since 1977 and states that the
appointee is an extremely honest, principled individual. He is a
man of very deep moral convictions, conscientious, patriotic, and
a 90 M family man. He is of excellent character and reputation
but he really Was not familiar With any of his associates. He is
loyal, never uses. alcohol or drugs and is in good physical and
mental condition. He knows nothing ■ derogatory or unfavorable
concerning the man. He has never heard the appointee express anv
bias towards any class of citizen, racial, religious, or ethnic
group and believes that the appointee does live financially
'W'iuiin his means. He recommends him for the position of trust
with the United States Government.
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On July 15, 1987,
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known the appointee since 1981. He states
colleagues together but more accurately he works
a faculty member. He states that the appoLtee is a
oasis. He finds him to be a very forceful and
innovative person who has turned the University aroimd He is
extremely ^>atriotic, of excellent character and ?eSStetioS L
IS not familiar with his associates but states that S ha2*««
never”soor»^°^^ his loyalty to the American Goveimment. He has
missing^his^riaht except for the fact that he is
or SliLrrac?llf ?elS^ eSni?^S^""^He'"^
SSws noteiSS“rfA^ financial conditions but states he
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Massachusetts^ advised that he has known the applicant since 1973 .
He states that they have been colleagues together at Boston
University since that time. The appointee is a brilliant, hard
honest individual with a broad range of knowledge. He
IS particularly opinionated but also feisty at times. He is eible
to accomplish his purp oses, is a good leader, and also a team
IS what MR J ^ ;ould describe as “the Renaissance
Man". He is of good character and reputation and has never
tovrards any racial group, religious, ethnic,
or class of citizen. He states that the appointee has no
associates which would be deemed disreputable and lives
financially within his means. He is loyal and has never used or
^used alcohol . He is in good physical and mental condition and
he knows nothing derogatory concerning the appointee. He
recommends him for the position of trust with the United States
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On July 21. 1987. r I
(retired)
Boston, Massachusetts, advised he has Known appointee for twelve
years. He first became associated with appointee when appointee
was elected as President of BOSTON UNIVERSITY. He did not want
the appointee as President so h e voted ag ainst him. After
appointee was elected President! [decided to tell
appointee that he did not vote for him and that he would resign
as a Board of Trustee member. Appointee asked him to stay for a
one year trial period. He stayed for the one year and was so
impressed by appointee that he has stayed for twelve years.
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He holds appointee in such high regard that he has
spoken with members of the Republican party concerning appointee
being considered as a gubernatorial or senatorial candidate. He
described appointee as a very astute and positive person that
anyone would be proud to have as a friend. He has no reason to
question his character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the
United States. He is aware of nothing derogatory concerning the
appointee and has no knowledge the appointee has abused alcohol
or ever used illegal drugs. He feels the appointee is a
responsible person in his finances. He has no knowledge of
appointee having expressed or manifested any bias or prejudice
against any class of citizen, or any religious, racial, or ethnic
group. He would recommend the appointee for a position of trust
with the United States Goveniment.
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him an extraordina^ individual with, great talents. He
describes the appointee as -possessing outstanding intellectual
and leadership capabilities. He has no reason to question. his
character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the United
States. He is aware of noting derogatory concerning the
appointee and has . no knowledge the. appointee has abused, alcohol'
or ever used i^egal drugs. He feels the, appointee is a
responsible person in his finances. He has no knowledge of
appointee having expressed or manifested any bias or prejudice
against any class of citizen, or any religious, racial,, or ethnic
group.. He would recommend the appointee .for a position of trust
with the United States Government.:
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and?_ a member of the. Board of Trustees at l^STON UNIVERSITY,
advised that he has knovm appointee for nine year and considers
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Oh July 21. 1987 J
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Massachusetts and a xaeiaber of the Board. of Trustees at BOSTON
UNIVERSITY advised he. has known, appointee for seventeen years.
He stated appointee is one who speaks out on issues and makes
enemies due to his views. He advised that appointee, is a. ve^
open-minded and patriotic, person.; He has no reason to question
;his character, reput^ation, .associates, or loyalty to the United,
States.; He, is aWare of nothing derogatory concerning the^
appointee, and has no knowledge the . appointee has abused, alcohol
or ever used illegal drugs. He feels the appointee is a
responsible person in his finances. He has no knowl^ge of
appointee having expressed or manifested any bias or prejudice
against any class of citizen or any religious, racial,- or ethnic
group. He Would recommend the appointee . for a position of trust
with the United States Government.
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the Board of BOSTON UNIVERSITY.^
the appointee in view of the f act he
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advised he believes the
appointee to be an ext remely intel ligent, sensitive, honest, and
trustworthy individual. ! l advised in fact the only thing
that he disagrees with the appointee on as far as BOSTON
UNIVERSITY is concerned is when the appointee appointed the
former Mayor of Boston as a teacher in the Political Science
Depairtment after the former Mayor of Boston (KEVIN WHI TE) decided
not to run for an additional term for Mayor of Boston. [
advised he was quite upset with Dr. SILVER for hiring WHITE and
providing him with «a large salary, in fact, to the point where
he almost quit as a Trustee on the board at BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
However, he felt Dr. SILVER need ed his suppo rt at the university
and therefore, decided to remain . [ I advised Dr. SIU^R is
an extremely com;petent administrator and is extremely hard
working. He advised he has no reason to question the appointee's
character, reputation, associates, or loyalty to the United
States Government. He has never known the appointee to abuse
alcohol nor use any type of illegal narcotic sxibstance, nor has
the appointee ev er eiAibited anv tvpe of bias or oreiudice
toward anyone in
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appointee's lifestyle and spading h abits appear to be consistent
advised he would highly
with his financial means.
recommend the appointee for a sensitive position of trust with
the United States Government.
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On, July 21, 1987.
J Massachusetts advis ed he li
familiar with the appointee in view of the fact hef
Trustee on the Board for BOSTON UNIVERSITY. ^
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come to know the appointee as an extremely intelligent, sincere,
and honest individual. He has never known the appointee to
exhibit any type of bias or prejudiced toward any individual,
ethnic, or religious group. He has no reason to question the
appointee's character, reputation, associates,, or loyalty to the
United States GoVexmment. The appointee has never abused alc ohol
nor used cmv typ e of illegal narcotic substance in i I
presence. I l advised he believes the appointee's lifes tyle and
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advised he would highly recoitimend the appointee for a sensitive
position of trust within the United States Goveinxnent.
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On July 21, 1987,1 I
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professionally fro m his positi on as a Trustee on the .board of
BOSTON UNIVERSITY. I ladvised based upon his professional
knowledge and association of tAe appointee, he believes him to be
a man of high integrity, honest, and sincere. He advised he has
no reason to question the appointee ' s character , reputation ,
associates, or loyalty to the United States Goverment.
Furthermore, he knows of no alcohol abuse nor illegal use of
narcotics by the appointee. The appointee ha s never exhibited
any type of bias or p rejudice toward anyone i ri I
presence . I 1 advised ^ he has no reason to believe the
appointee's lifestyl e and spendi ng habits are inconsistent with
his financial meeuis. I [ advised he would highly recoiraaend
the appointee for a sensitive* position of trust with the United
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 775 Co^nwealth Avenue,
Boston, Massachusetts, advised he has known and worked with
the appointee for the past ten years and during that time
he has come to know the appointee as a very honest i ndividual
of high integrity and extreme sensitivity to people. [ '
pdvised he would highly recommend the appointee for
a sensitive position* of trust. in the United States Government
without reservation. He advised he has no reason to question
the appointee's character, reputation, associates, or loyalty
to the United States Government. Furthermore, he has no
reason to believe the appointee's lifestyle and spending habits
are inconsistent with his financial means. The appointee
has never exhibited any type of bias or prejudice toward an v
individu al, ethnic, or religious, group i d I
presence. has never know the appointee to abuse
alcohol nor use any type of illegal narcotic substance.
advised, "I wish the United States Government had
more individuals of Dr. SILVER'S character in service."
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On July '21, 1987. 1
‘BOS'TON UNIVERSITY, 145 Bay State Road, Boston, Massachusetts,
advised he is professionally and socially familiar .with
• ' the appointee and thinks very -highly of *him. He stated the
appointee has the strongest character and one of the deepest
commitments for the welfare and care of this country than
anyone he -has ever met. . .He advised he would highly recommend
'■ the appointee for a sensitive position of trust with the
United States Government . He advised' the appointee decides t>6
on their merits various issues that come up at the university. t>7c
He further stated that a large aspect of the appointee's appeal
is his fairness to all and hi s absolute commitment to
• professionalism . \ t advised he has never known the
■appointee to abuse alcohol nor use any type of illegal na^rcotic
substance nor does he have any reason to question his character,
reputation,' associates,' Or loyalty to the United States
Government. He advised the appointee has never exhibited
any type of bias Or prejudice toward anyone in his presence
and he has no reason to question the appointee's lifestyle
, mainly being inconsistent with his financial
advised he would recommend the appointee
for a position of trust with the government.
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On July 21. 1987.
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fact he within the past two weeks went to the a ppointee's
daughter's wedding at their house.
advised since he
was, interviewed in 1983 by the. Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI), nothing has occurred to change his « opinion that he stated
then concerning' the appointee and' continues to feels th e appointee
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various board meetings at BOSTON . UNIVERSITY^Indf^eS
a§?isS^hi? <=^Pable/ honest, ahd inSlligeS? !^ I
advised that he has no reason to question the appoi rttfee ■ s ^
or loyalty to the United
States. ^He has never known the appointee toab^?^?lShol^nn»-
tvne <p f biases or prejudices in
presence. ^ has, never loiovm the appointee's
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on July 21. 1987
the Bos ton area
familiar with the
appo i nte e through business dealings with thi aSSiStie Sle he
_Z~W bfiai_a_trustee on the Board of Trult^“rlf^Silo5
unive^TY. |__ 1 described the appointee as highly
intelligent, sincere, and yery trustworthy. He has no r>o»con
^estion tile appointee's character, reputation, associates or
loyalty to the United States. Furtoermore, he hll
abuse alcohol nor use .emy type of illegal
anv obseryed the annpintee exhibit
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If' , . JOHN-L. Kft\mr^N^ Vice Chairman of
LIBERTY Wfivi^ INSURAIJCE* COMPANY , Boston
Massachusetts, resident address 76 Ober Road, Newtw
Massachusetts, advised that he is familiar with the aonoi nt'oo
view of the fact he has sat in on various board meet inos as a
Trustee of BOSTON UNIVERSITY. EAVENSON adviSd S fSIls ?ht
intelligent, sensitive, and totally dedicated
individual. He has no reason to question the appoStee's ^
loyalty to the United
Furthermore, he has never known the appointee
^y.type of illegal narcotic subftanct?
in his pesence. Furthermore, he belieJS the ap^Stle^s
lifestyle and spending habits to be consistent with
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ovouvit wijivetsity lor appfoxilaauexy. O]
and one-half years and has known the appointee, through her Work
with the Alumni Association for approximately six years .
- - , I pescrxbed the appointee, as intelligent,
force f ul , and ^ coUrag eoUs . She is someone who is enthusiastically
in favor of him and his ideas for improving Boston University.
. .'Kie appointee is truly and without qualification a
appointee is a strong supporter of some
of the Ideas of the current administration and . enthusiastically
supports those ideals that he believes in.
. [ advised that she is Unaware of any reason to
question the applicant's character, reputation, associates, or
loyalty to the United States.
[advised; that she knows of no alcohol abuse nor
any use. of illegal narcotics by the appointee.
I [ considers the applicant's lifestyle and
spending, naoits to be consistent with his financial means.
j has never heard or seen the appointee, express
any biases or prejudices against any class of citizen,- religious,-
racial, or ethnic group.. The only bias that the appointee has, is
his bias ' towards incompetence .
When, asked to recommend the appointee for a po sition of
responsibility to ^e. United States Govemment,[
responded that she believes it would be grand to see the
ajppointee. help the entire^ United States but does not want to see
him leave Boston University.
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On July 21, lQft7 |^iSTOffP_R,
1501 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, advised that she
has been on the Board of .Trustees for Boston University for
approximately • two and one-half years. In addition to knowing the
appointee from the Board of Trustees, KAHN's deceased husband,
ALBERT S. KAHN, was on the faculty at Boston University and KAHN
got to know the appointee socially since his arrival at Boston in
the early 1970 's.
KAHN considers the. appointee to be. brilliant,
articulate, and aggressive.: The ; appointee is a very goal-
oriented,* individual and who also can be charming.:
KAHN credits the appointee with having built a first-
class educational, institution at Boston University.: It is KAHN's
belief that the appointee has set an agenda, for himself with
regards to the institution, but: has not fully fulfilled that,
agenda yet.
KAHN advised that she is unaware of any reason, to
question the appointee's character, reputation, associates or
loyalty to the United States.
KAHN knows of no alcohol abuse, nor any Use. of illegal
narcotics by the. appointee.
KAHN considers the appointee's lifestyle and spending
habits to.be. consistent with, his financial means.
KAHN is unaware of the appointee, expressing or
manifesting, any biases or prejudices against any class of.
citizen, religious, racial, or ethnic group adding that he is
probably one. of the l^st prejudicial individuals you would ever
want to meet.:
KAHN recommends the appointee for a position of trust
and confidence with the United States Goverroaent.
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On July 21.
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t:nat he first met the appointee in 1979, has served on, the Board
of Trustees; for Boston University since 1982 and was also
interviewed regarding the appointee in August,. 1983.
• . X. 2^® appointee is described as a very outspoken and
oj^inionated person who also is very persuasive in his point of
view. The appointee, is an extremely intelligent individual who
possessgg a. wealth, of knowledge and, a dedicated patriot.
^stated t*at. the appointee, has performed to his
^azemenr with regards to his debth of knowledge on a very
truly a great man.
considers the. appointee to be
TiTT-r — is. unaware of any reason, to
^estion the applicant s character, reputation, associates, or
loyalty to the United States.; ' -
knows of ^ no * alcohol abuse, nor any use. of
illegal narcotics by the. appointee.
i if ©style and. spending habits are
consistent with his financial means.
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has never heard or seen the appointee
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egress or manifest, any biases or prejudice s adainst anv elagg of
Citizen- yAlirMrkjici ^ I I -
religious, racial, or ethnic group J ladded
that; the appointee mixes, well; with all people that he comes in
contact, with. - x'
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® position of trust, and, confidence
Will serve”well Government . adding that he is someone., who
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. , ^ The following individuals were contacted in the
vicinity of 132 Carlton Street, Brookline, Massachusetts. All
persons contacted furnished favorable comnents concerning the
appointee and considered the appointee to be an individual of
good character, reputation, integrity and loyalty to the. United
States. No one contacted knows of the appointee abusina alcohol
or using illegal narcotics. Each individual considers the
appointee's lifestyle and spending habits to be consistent with
Mis financial means. No one Joiows of the appointee expressing or
manifesting any biases or prejudices against any class of
citizen, religious, racial, or ethnic group. Each individual
recommended the appointee for a position of trust and
responsibility with the United States Government:
name address
Carlton Street
Carlton Street
Prescott Street
Prescott Street
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On July 14, 1987, Chilton Credit
Reporting, 35 Braintree Hill Park, Braintxfee, Massachusetts,
advised a review of the applicant's credit history records
revealed no derogatory information is noted, and his credit
standing is satisfacto^.
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On July 14, 1987, Officer Records
Section, Boston, Massachusetts Police Department advised a^review
of reco:^s failed to locate any identifiable information
pertaining to the appointee.
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On July 20 , 1987 J Records Department,
Brookline- Police Department, jou wasnmgcon Street, Brookline,
Massachusetts, advised that her files contain no . record with
regards to the following individuals;
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and his ward
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United States Attorney's Office
On July 14, 1987,
Docket Clerk,
Docket Section, United States Attorney's Office, Boston,
Massachusetts advised that there is no indication that the
appointee has been involved in a natter handled by the United
States Attorney's Office (either criminal or civil, in closed or
current files) .
Directorship
On July 14. 1987. DOCTOR ARTHUR G. B. METCALF. Chairman
of the Board, and
Electronics Corporation of America, 265 Winter Street, Waltham,
Massachusetts advised that the appointee is no longer a Director
of the Company which was bought out by Rockwell International in
October of 1985. Ihey both stated that at that time the Board of
Directors was dissolved as of October 15, 1986 and all outside
memberships are no longer in existence. There further comments
can be found within the reference section of this report.
Newspaper Morcme
On July 15, 1987,
Librarian, The Boston
Herald, One Herald Square, Boston, Massachusetts advised that
there were voluminous articles written concerning the appointee.
He stated that there were none that were derogatory in nature but
many that reflected audiologic differences.
On July 14, 1987 attempts to gain receipt of
infomation from the Boston Globe were negative. The Boston
Globe feels that they have no serialized library system and due
to the voluminous requests from the FBI, it has forced them to
curtail research due to the time constraints on their employees.
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REFERENCES
Butel# dated 7/11/87,/ to Alexandria/ et
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Report of;
Date; JULY 21, 1987
Office: New York, New York
Field Office File #: 161A-8986 Bureau File #:
Title; JOHN ROBERT SILBER
Character: SPECIAL INQUIRY (A)
Synopsis;
results .
Associates interviewed and xesults favorable. Attempts to
contact reference, PERCY E. SUTTON, have met with negative
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the
FBI. it is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it
and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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On July .13, -1987,^^
York City .Public Library , ..Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Nev;
(NY), NY, advised that he has known the appointee since 1968, when
the appointee was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at
the University of Texas, Austin. He further advised that the
appointee is a man of tremendous integrity, who enjoys a high
intellectual p rowess, and is onq of the best educators in t.he
country today. F I stated that the appointee is articulate,
rational, demanding at times, and extremely hardv/orking . Ho added
that the appointee, despite having just one arm, is an avid
painter, sailor, and a piano player. He stated that the appointee
is in .excellent physical condition, and that the appointee's only
negative trait is that he may be a workaholic.
further stated that the appointee is
trustworthy, honest and reliable, and that appointee does not
associate with disreputable people. He stated that the appointee
is a very loyal American, and that the appo intee does not use
illegal .drugs or abuse alcohol. [
stated that he has
never heard the appointee express or manifest any bias or
prejudice against any class of citizen, racial or ethinc group, or
any form of religion. He added that the appointee does not irve
above his financial means and that the appointe e has an
extraordinary sense of high ethics.
1 strongly
recommended the appointee for .a position of trust and confidence
with the United States Government.
On .July 20, 1987, Mr. J ULUIS barnathan. President,
Broadcast Operations and Engineering, CAP/ABC, 7 West 6,6th Street,
New York, NY, advised that he has known the appointee for two
years. He further advised that the appointee is a colleague of
his on the Board of Directors of the NATIOhAL CAPTIONING
INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED (NCI, INC.),. BARNATHAN described the
appointee as a brilliant and a highly respected man, who is a
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leader in the education field. Ho stated tha the appointee is a
honest, reliable, and trustworthy individual, and that the
appointee does not use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol.
BARNATHAN added that he' has ho knov;ledge pertaining to
the appointee's financial situation, social life, and associates.
He stated that the appointee is a loyal American, and that he has
never heard the appointee express or manifest any prejudice or
bias against any class of citizen, racial or ethnic group, or any
form of religion. BARNATHAN stated that the appointee enjoys an
excellent reputation on the Board of Direcotrs of NCI, INC., and
that he highly recommends the appointee for a position of trust
and confidence v^ith the United States Government.
On July 20, 1987,1 |
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York, NY, advised that he has known the appointee for one [^ear .
He further advised that ho knows the appointee from serving on the
Board of Directors nf the NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUE,
INCORPORATED. | [described the appointee as straightforward,
honorable, hardv/orking, and conscientious. He stated that the
appointee is trustworthy, honest, reliable, and that the appointee
does not seem, to associate with disreputable people.
further stated that the appointee does not use
illegal drugs or abuse alcohol, and that the appointee is a loyal
itoencan. He added that the appointee has an outstanding
reputation on the Board of Directors of NCI, INCORPORATED, and
that he has never heard the appointee express or manifest any
prejudice or bias against any class of citizen, racial or ethnic
group, or any form of religion. He also stated that the
appointee, to his knowledge, does not have a lifesty le or possess
spending habits inconsistent with his means . f I highlv
recommended the appointee for a position of trust and confidence
with the United States Government.
Reference
Numerous attempts to contact Mr. PERCY E. SUTTON,
NY 161A-8986
Chairman, "WBLS-FM Radio Station, 801 Second Avenue, New York, NY,
have met with negative results.
Several messages left with SUTTON's secretary.,
have not been answered nor has any calls been retumeu .
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REFERENCE
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Synopsis:
On 7/23/87, WARREN ,H. SIMMONS, JR. , .Director, '
NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED (NCI),
600 Alexander Road, Suite 2-C, .Princeton, New jersey
. highly recorninended the appointee -for a position of
-trust with the United States government.
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ACQUAINTANCE
On July 23, 1987,
Director, NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE (NCI) ,
600 -Alexander Road,. Suitfe 2-C. Princeton, N ew Jersey
advised Special Agent (SA)[ I that he
has known the appointee, for approximately one year as
a member of the board, of the NCI, a non-profit organi-
zation which supports closed CAPTIONING for the hearing
.impared.
The appointee's iriends 'and associates are
■all upstanding- citizens in the professional community,
many of whom support and serve in some capacity the
NCI.
SIMMONS advised that he has no knowledge of
the appointee having any use of drugs of abuse or abuse
of alcohol. In .fact, onefof the platforms that the
appointee 'Staunchly .supports is the fight against drug
abuse. SIMMONS further advised that the appointee is
fXhi% ccnatamt neither >ecoQ3^eo<^tioftt nor condiuslorie ^ the FBI. It it the property of the FBI an4 it jtoaned to yow asencys iX ai>4 itt conteott
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man of strong convictions and loyalties. The appointee
is loyal to the government of the United States and has
never given SIMMONS reason to believe otherwise.
The appointee is not extravagant/ and based upon
what SIMMONS knows of him, SIMMONS feels that the appointee
lives within his financial means.
SIMMONS pointed out that he could think of nothing
derogatory about the appointee and highly recommends him for
a position of trust and confidence with the United States
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OUT, DERIVED AT LOGICALLY, AND PRESENTED IN A VERY HONEST
AND STRAIGHT FORWARD MANNER, WHEN THE DECISION HAS BEEN
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NOT TO THE POINT OF BEING OVERBEARING OR OBNOXIOUS.
APPOINTEE IS VERY ARTICULATE AND PRESENTS HIS ARGUMENTS
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"MATHEMATICAL CAPACITY."
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LOYALTY TO HIM AS A FRIEND AS WELL AS A PROFESSIONAL
ALL THESE YEARS. HE HAS NEVER HAD REASON TO BELIEVE
OR SUSPECT DRUG INVOLVEMENT, ALCOHOL ABUSE, OR ANY OTHER TYPE
OF CHARACTER DEFECT WHICH WOULD CAUSE HIM TO EVEN HESITATE
IN WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMENDING HIM FOR A SENSITIVE POSITION
OF TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. HE IS AN EXCELLENT FAMILY MAN WHO
HAS SEVERAL CHILDREN AND TWO ADOPTED CHILDREN. HIS INTEGRITY
LOYALTY, MORAL CHARACTER, DISCRETION, AND JUDGEMENT ARE OF
THE HIGHEST CALIBER AND
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IS BEING CONSIDERED. BELIEVING THAT APPOINTEE WOULD BE A
CREDIT TO THIS COUNTRY AND WOULD PERFORM HIS DUTIES IN A
MOST CAPABLE, THOROUGH, AND LOGICAL MANNER.
ABOVE INDIVIDUAL WAS ADVISED THE PROVISIONS OF PRIVACY
ACT AND DID NOT REQUEST CONFIDENTIALITY.
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Dr. ‘EDWARD C. MERRILL/ JR., Ashevi'lle, North Carolina,, has
known appointee for approxiroately ten to tweXve. years. He became
acquainted' with him through his work. for. the. NATIONAL CAPTIONING
INSTITUTE. Both appointee and Dr. MERRILL are on the Board, of
Director B, , and Dr. MERRILL is on the Executive Committee. Dr;'
MERRILL described the appointee as being very intelligent, and a.
person who does whaf he thinks is correct, regardless of public,
opinion. Appointee is extremely articulate, and has an excellent
character, ai ^d Dr. MERRILL recommended him 'for a Presidential
appointment
North Ca rolina, descr ibed appointee as a tough, first
(ilaaa. administrator. ! I stated that, the appointee's
integrity* xs absolutely- without question. He would: recommend
appointee without reservation, for a position of trust and
confidence.
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that he has been a friend and associate of JOHN ROBERT SIBBER
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several connections with Boston University and. through those
connections he has met Mr. SIBBER and. they have become good
friends.. He stated they have developed a very close, relationship
on a professional- and personal, basis.
ladvised that the. appointee, who has been the
President, of Boston University for approximately 12-15 years,
has done a tremendous there. When he took over that position
the. endowment had fallen off and he was able to: bring it. back
alive and now the endowment is, way up.
described the appointee, as a tough, first
class administrator . He stated that he may be considered
controversial in some areas because of the fact that he speaks
his mind. However, he usually knows what he. is. talking about
and. therefore has earned, the respect and admiration of, those who
know him. He is a fine man with a very gracious, and lovely wife.
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Istated that the appointee '"s integrity is
absolutely without question. He is a good family man who is
awfully conservative. He does not abuse alcohol or use any kind
of controlled substance. He is a loyal American citizen and
a fine individual in every respect.
advised that the appointee has told him that
he is thinking about taking a leave of absense from the
University and take some position, with the U.S. Government. He.
stated that he would, recommend him without any reservations
whatsoever for a position of trust and confidence.
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AT ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Dr. EDWARD C. MERRILE, JR., 34 SaunooHe .Road, stated
that the appointee is considered a "national figure." He has
been President of BOSTON UNIVERSITY in Boston, Massachusetts,
and is widely recognized as being an intellectual.
The appointee is a strong-winded individual, who does
what he thinks is corxect, r.egardlees of public opinion. As an
example. Dr. MERRIEt noted some students complained about the
loud noise made by stereo radio equipment in the dormitories at
.boston university. The appointee thereupon banned their nse.
According to Dr. MERRILL, the appointee -is a "typical
.independent thinker.. " He strongly feels that students come to
college primarily to study.
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Both the appointee and Dr. MERRILL have been active
participants -in the operation of the JNATI.ONAL CAP.TIONING INSTITUTE
(NCI), which is headquartered in Palls Church, Virginia. According
to Dr. MERRILL, the purpose of NCI is to support closed captioning
for the .hearing impaired.
Both Dr. .MERRILL and the appointee are on the Board of
Directors of NCI, and through that position. Dr. MERRILL -first
became acquainted with the appointee. Additionally, Dr. MERRILL
is on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
-The Board .meets five or six times a year, so Dr. MERRILL
sees the appointee on a fairly regular basis.
The appointee has done an excellent job managing BOSTON
UNIVERSITY. When he .first became, Rresident, the University was
experiencing financial problems, which the appointee rectified.
The appointee is extremely articulate, with Dr. MERRILL
stating, "Re has his head screwed on right."
.Although his right arm is deformed, this disability
does not fase the appointee. He is a very outgoing individual.
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Dr. jMERRlLIi has no knowledge that the appointee uses ■
drugs, or abuses alcohol. He cautioned that he ds not dn regular
contact with the appointee, since his knowledge of the appointee',
primarily i.s limited to the few NCI Board Meetings.
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.To the; best of his knowledge, the appointee lives
within .his financial means.
:Dr. MERRILL was the .President of GALLAUDET ONIVERSIT.Y
In Washington', D. C., for fourteen years. GALXaUDET Is .known as
the University for students who have a hearing impairment. The
appointee gave a speech at GALXAUDET about two years ago, and Ur.
MERRILL said it was .the best speech he had ever heeord regarding
hearing disability.
Dr. MERRILL vouched for trie .appointee's character and
loyalty, and highly recommended him for a position of trust with
the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
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AND ARE FIRM. HE IS VERY. EFFECTIVE AND IS A LEADER IN
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THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.. HE REGARDS HIM AS AN INTENSELY
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AND HIS LOYALTY,. INTEGRITY, JUDGEMENT, AND STABILITY ARE
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HE HAS BECOME WELL ACQUAINTED WITH APPOINTEE FOR THE
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QUARTERLY AND COMMUNICATES WITH HIM: REGULARLY BY
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AS PART OF THE CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY. HE HAS , SOCIALIZED WITH
APPOINTEE AND HIS FAMILY AND CONSIDERS HIM AN EXCELLENT
FAMILY MAN AND ONE'S. WHO MORAL CHARACTER AND REPUTATION ARE
ABOVE REPROACH AND ARB OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER. HE HAS NEVER
HAD REASON TO BELIEVE OR EVEN SUSPECT ALCOHOL ABUSE, DRUG
INVOLVEMENT' OR ANY OTHER MORAL CHARACTER DEFECT WHICH- WOULD
CAUSE HIM TO EVEN HESITATE IN RECOMMENDING HIM FOR ANY
SENSITIVE POSITION.
STATED THAT HAVING BEEN
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WHICH HE IS BEING CONSIDERED. HE BELIEVES THAT APPOINTEE WOULD
BE AN ASSET TO ANY POSITION FOR WHICH HE IS BEING CONSIDERED, AND
HE WOULD PERFORM ALL HIS DUTIES IN A MOST CAPABLE, DEDICATED,
CONSCIENTIOUS, AND COMMENDABLE MANNER. HE CONCLUDED BY Y
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BY COURIER
Honorable Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.
Counsel to the President
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Washington, D. C.
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Dear Mr. Culvahouse:
In accordance with a request received from you on
July 9, 1987/ a background investigation was initiated concerning
Dr. John Robert Silber. Transmitted herewith is a summary
memorandum containing the results of this investigation.
A background investigation was conducted concerning
Dr. Silber in 1983 and an expanded name check was also completed
on him in October, 1984, the results of which have been
previously provided to you. The. enclosed summary memorandum
covers the period since August, 1983. This summary memorandum
also contains information dating back prior to 1983 concerning a
disorderly conduct arrest of one of Dr. Silber 's relatives. This
information was. not previously provided to you because FBI policy
at that time did not include searching the names of an
appointee's relatives through FBI Identification Division
records.
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A request for a check of the records of the Central
Intelligence Agency was made at the outset of this inquiry, but
to date the results have not been received. Also, additional
inquiries are being conducted concerning information contain
FBI files concerning Dr. Silber. We will forward the result
the above-mentioned inquiries to you when that information is
made available. t)E.58 /( a / -/^ ~
Sincerely yours, e
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Assistant Director
Criminal Investigative Division
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NOTE:. Dr* Silbor is currently employed as president of Boston
University, Boston, Massachusetts. He is being Investigated for
an unspecified presidential appointment, which requires Senate
confirmation. Investigation revealed, information, contained in
FBI files indicating Dr. Sllber was alleged to have been Involved
in political; corruption with the' forjner Mayor of Boston,
investigation by the FBI failed to. s ubstantiate the alle gation.
This matter was coordina ted with SSAf I Public bs
Corruption Bnlt, CID, bv l I SPIN Unit, CIP, on b?c
July 28, 1987, and July 29, 1987. An FBI Ident ificatio n Record
was also located concerning one. of Dr. Silber's l [ Indicating
ho was arrested in 1972 for disorderly conduct.
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THE INVESTIGATION OP DR. SILBER COVERED INQUIRIES AS TO
HIS CHARACTER/ LOYALTY, AND GENERAL STANDING, BUT NO INQUIRIES
WERE MADE AS TO THE SOURCES OP HIS INCOME.
The inforn^ation in this summary memorandum covers the
period since August, 1983, and also contains arrest information
dating back prior to 1983 concerning one of Dr. Silber's
relatives. Dr. Silber was born August 15, 1926, in San Antonio,
Texas^ . ■ ■■» »«« *
Employment
Since August, 1983, Dr. Silber has continued to be
employed as President of Boston University, Boston,
He also serves as a member of the Board of
Trustees of Boston University.
Pamily Status
Dr. Silber is married to the former Mary Kathryn
Underwood, who he has indicated is a United States citizen.
Dr. and Mrs. Silber. their dauahhors.l I
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Brookline, Massachusetts.
and a
reside at 132 Carlton Street,
Dr. Silber's father, Paul George Silber, is deceased.
In addition to those individuals listed above. Dr. Silber has
listed the following living close relatives:
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Jewell Zemary Joslin
San Antonio, Texas.
David Joslin Silber
New York, New York
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John Robert Sllber
Based on the background infocwation furnished by.
DC. SiXber/ he has no close relatives residing in coramunist-
controlled countries.
Interviews '
Ihirty-eight persons, consisting of current and foreaer
subordinates and colleagues, neighbors, references, professional
associates, and social acquaintances, were interviewed. They
advised Dt. S^ilbet is, a loyal American whose character,
reputation, and associates are above reproach. They stated they
are unaware of any Illegal drug use or alcohol abuse by
Dr. Silber, nor have they ever known him to exhibit, any type of
bias or prejudice against any class of citizen or any type of
religious, racial or ethnic group. One of Dr. silber' s
subordinates described him as an extremely kind and considerate
employer who has an employee's, interest at heart. She also
commented that Dr. Silber is one of the most honest, trustworthy
and sincere individuals she has ever met. A professional
associate stated that Dr.. Silber is a man of very deep moral
conviction, and ho described him as conscientious, patriotic and
a good family roan, A colleague stated that Dr. Silber possesses
outstanding intellectual and leadership capabilities, and he ,
characterized him as an extraordinary individual with great
talents. An associate stated that he has the utmost confidence;
in Dr. silbet's discretion, integrity and moral character, and he
described him as a very principled individual who possesses high
ethical standards. They all recommended him for a position of
trust and responsibility.
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Among those interviewed are the. following:
Warren H. Summons, Jr. , Director, National Captioning
Institute, interviewed in Princeton., New Jersey;
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Arthur G. B. Metcalf, Chairman of the. Board of
Directors, The Electronics Corporation of America, Waltham,
Massachusetts;^
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Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts;
Massachusetts,
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and member of the Board of Trustees, Boston. Qniversity, Boston,
Massachusetts;
John Robert Silbcr
Boston tJniversityr
Boston, Kassachusotts^; and
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Massachusetts,- and a member of- the. Board ot. Trustees,
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts,
Credit and Arrest Checks
Information has been received from an appropriate
credit reporting agency indicating its files contaia no pertinent
information concerning Dr. Silbor.
information has been received from appropriate law
enforcejnent agencies indicating their files contain, no record
concerning Dr, Silber.
security Clearances
Dt^ Silber holds an active top secret clearance granted
to him in January, 198.7, by the Department of Defense in
connection, with his participation on the Defense Policy Board,
Advisory Committee.
Agency Checks ,
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Information has been received from the following
governmental agencies indicating their files contain either
no record or no additional pertinent information concerning
Dr. Silber:
office of Personnel Management;
Defense Central mdex of Investigations;
Defense Industrial Security Clearance office;
Department of Defense;
Public Integrity Section and appropriate
United States Attorneys,
Department of Justice;
and the United states Secret Service.
Information has been received from the White House
Office indicating that Dr. Silber was nominated to be a member of
the Advisory Board for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba on April 17,
1985.
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John Robert Silber
Searches o£ the various, indices^ o£ the PBI^ including
but not limited to tjho central, indor maintained at. FBI
Headquarters, the index: of the Identification Division, the
indices of all field offices and other appropriate computer data
bases, did not identify any documents' that contain pertinent
information identifiable toJith Dr. silber or his close relatives,
except for the attached. FBI Identification Record concerning a
disorderly conduct arrest on an individ ual who appears to. be
identical to one of Dr. Silber 's| |and the following: be
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In*September , 198S, the. FBI initiated a
criminal investigation baaed on accusations
that the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company (JHMLIC) , Boston, Massachusetts,
was pressured by former Boston Mayor
Kevin H. White into making a four million
dollar corporate gift to Boston University
in exchange for the partial nullification
of a development agreement between JHMLIC
and the City of Boston. This agreement
originally provided for both the' demolition
of a JHMLIC. building, once the John. Hancock
Tower was. completed, and the eventual
construction of a public park at that site.
It v;as further alleged that former Mayor
White would only approve this change if
JHMLIC made a four million dollar gift to
the School of Engineering of Boston
University, Which was then under construc-
tion. . Investigation, revealed that JMMLIC
did, in fact, make a four and one-half
million dollar, contribution to Boston
University in 1983, and a. review of various
records has confirmed that JHMLIC was able
to have the development agreement changed.
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The investigation also determined that
Mayor White and Dr. Silber had a long-
standing personal relationship. Also,
Dr. Silber was alleged to have engaged in
strong-arm tactics among Boston University
administrators in order to raise campaign
funds, for former Mayor white during his. re-
, election campaigns. FBI files further .
indicate that, after former Mayor White
loft office during January, 1984 r Boston
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also hired several of his polibical aides.
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former Mayor White*s[ [many years ago as
a paid part-time consultant.
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In May, 1987, this matter was presented to
the United States Attorney's Office for the
District of Massachusetts, Boston,
Massachusetts, which declined prosecution
due to lack of evidence to substantiate and
prove; a Federal: violation.
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Additional inquiries concerning information contained
in FBI files concerning Dr. Silber- have not yet been completed.
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SUBJECT; JOHN ROBERT^ILBER;
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BUDED; 7/24/87
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Re teletype from Acting Director, FBI, to Boston,
Enclosed for FBIHQ are the following' documents;
1. Boston airtel to Director, dated 7/20/87 reporting
all indices checks conducted 7/16/87 re appointee and relatives,
BS File 161A-6213, serial 23.
2. Documents from BS File 194C-45Q captioned;
KEVIN H. WHITE,
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CORRUPTION WITHIN THE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
HOBBS ACT - CPO;
EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD
a) Serial 1, an airtel dated 9/19/86 from SAC,
Boston to Directopyith enclosure, a three (3) page LHM.
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dictated 9/23/86, typed. 9/30/86.;
on 9/17 and 18, 1986 and
c) Serial 67, anairtel from SAC, Boston to
Director, FBI, dated 5/22/87, with a three (3) page. DIM enclosed.
SSA^
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Boston indices and personally. reviewed all references to
appointee. With the exception of the documents enclosed, the
references contain no derogatory information, comments or
negative inferences concerning appointee.
Report, of SA| | dated 7/22/87, cover
page erroneously , references A Boston airtel to Director, dated
7/16/87.: That airtel was in fact dated 7/20/87,, altho ugh the
indices s,earches were conducted by Elsur indices ciefk,r
I on 7/16/87 . She had advised SA | I that her indices
searcnes pertaining to appointee. eund relatives Were "negative”,
and th at she was preparing an airtel that day reporting same. SA
^included] [oral report in the administrative
section of his report and references her airtel believing it:
would be sent dated 7/16 /87 . r When his Y pport-, was signed oUt by
relief S? | J Ms j I airtel of 7/20/87 had not
yet been indexed and filed, and. was not available for review to
correct erroneous reference or even. suggest that "non-derogatory"
references concerning appointee, had been located and reviewed.
. ^ With, reference to your request that Boston review and
submit copies of news paper articles from the Boston Herald
morgue, see report of 1 "b ated 7/23/87, page 31,
the Boston Herald's policy is to furnish, any articles they deem
derogatory following their review. They Will not allow FBI
Agents to search and review their morgue. The Boston Globe's
long standing policy; has been to deny access to the FBI to their
morqUe and they will not. conduct a review and/or make available
any articles, regardless of content.
Regarding the' "full det ails of •the intervi ew conducted
of the appointee", see report ofl
Jdated 7/23/87,
page 6; appointee made himself available for only a few minutes
on 7/14^87, just before, departing for Logan Airport on a trip
from which was not returning to B oston until 7 / 24 / 87 . ha
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questions concerning appointee's alcohol abuse, drug use,
financial dealings and suitability for a sensitive position with
the Un ited States Goverranent were specifically asked of Ms.
I who prepared appointee's SF-86 in conjunction with
appointee for s\:ibiaission to the Government. Some additional
details resulted from, this interview, but no mention Was made of
appointee's involvement in matter which led to his appearing,
before FGJ in 1986 relative to allegations in BS file 194C-450.
.Appointee's unavailability for an indepth interview Was
telephonically discussed with FBIHQ and consideration of
extending the Buded, evaluated and decided against. FBIHQ
accepted the alternative of a limited inquiry of appointee and
referral to his
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CITY OF BOSTON;
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CORRUPTION WITHIN THE BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ; HOBBS
ACT - CPO; OO;BOST0N," Boston file number 194C-420.
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In Reply^ Fleose Refer to
File No.
Boston, Massachusetts
September 19, 1986
KEVIN H. WHITE,
FORMER MAYOR,
CITY OF BOSTON;
CORRUPTION WITHIN THE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL;
EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD
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This investigation was predicated upon receipt of
in/ormation by the United States Attorney's Office, Boston..
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of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, a letter which outlined
allegations of possible misconduct during former Mayor KEVIN H.
WHITE'S Administration. The source of this allegation was
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questionaoie transaction. — The aiiegktion is that John Hancock
Compamy, Boston, Massachusetts, was pressured by former Mayor
WHITE into making a four million dollar corporate gift to Boston
University in order to get a change in a development agreement
which had been made with the City of Boston in the late 1960 's.
This change was sought in the summer of 1982. The original
agreement that John Hancock had entered into with the city of
Boston was that once the new John, Hancock Tower was built,
another office building owned by Hancock at 197 Clarendon Street,
Boston, Massachusetts, would be demolished and in its place a
park would be constructed for the citizens of the City.
In 1982, Hancock determined that it wished to use this
older building and sought the city's approval to change the deal
acco^ingly. A number of city approvals were necessary to
effectuate this change, the first and most importemt being that
of the BRA. The BRA emd other city agencies approved the change
in late 1982 and early 1983.
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KEVIN H. WHITE,
FORMER MAYOR,
CITY OF BOSTON;
CORRUPTION WITHIN THE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL;
EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD
The implication of the allegation is that former Mayor
KEVIN WHITE would only approve this changet if John Hancock made a
four million dollar gift to the School of fengineering at Boston
UniVGJTSity (BU)/ Vllicll T/mtkt ^
process of building.
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Investigation to date has revealed that John Hancock
has made a four and one half million dollar contribution to BU in
early 1983. Various records and reports confirm that John
Hancock was able to get this agreement with the City of Boston
changed during the same time peri^.
_ BRA r ecords for the faJl of 1982 confirmed that SILBER
^^1 __ ■ ■ ■ _ ^ about the Hancock matter in
October, 198^. a newspaper 'article ’from early 1984', about the
relationship between KEVIN WHITE and JOHN SILBER, reports that
the Hancock contribution to BU came out of a private meeting
between KEVIN WHITE , and the Hancock Chainaan of toe Board JOHN
McELWEE. In this same article, a BRA Spokesman states that there
was no relationship whatsoever between BU and toe City ' s aooroval
of John Hancock's proposal to change their agreement with toe
City.
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KEVIN WHITE and SILBER have had a long-standing'
personal relationship and when WHITE left Boston iCity Hall during
January, 1984, WHITE went to work at BU reportedly at a salary of
lAft ftAA « .s., ^ired sfeveral of white ' s
political aides in early 1984. includinol
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. |many years ago as a consultant, paying her
approximately $20,000 per year for her part-time services
Additionally, SILBER is alleged to have engaged in
strong-arm tactics among BU Administrators in order to raise
campaign funds for former Mayor WHITE during his re-election
c^unpaigns.
I I has been stopoenaed before a Federal Grand Jury,
Boston, Massachusetts , and he appeared before toe Grand Jury on
SfiPtemt^r 17, 1986 at which time he testified regarding! — ^ —
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EXTORTION; MAIL FRAUD
provided detailed information of what transpired between John
Hancock and the City of Boston.
Boston is attempting to ascertain the BRA Attorney who
made the aforementioned allegation at which time he will be
intewiewed. Boston will also interview the BRA officials who
participated in the review and decision process on the Hancock
matter as well as Hancock personnel who are involved in this
transaction. Records of toe BRA, Boston University, and John
Hancock will be located, obtained, and reviewed by toe FBI.
The facts of this matter were discus sed with Assistant
United States Attorney (AUSA^f I Boston.
Massachusetts, and.AUSA T I concurred that this investigation
was warranted and advised that he would prosecute officials from
toe City of Boston if sufficient evidence was developed.
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JQHN ^ G j._3agJBI>:^ E,_ Chairinan and Chief Ex ecutive Officer
advised of
^e Identities of the interviewing Agenfi^SSTthe nature of the
inquiry. He thereafter furnished the following information:
McEIWEE resides at 3 longfellow Road, Winchester,
Massachusetts, telephone number (617) 729-2709.
McEIWEE has been enployed by the John Hancock Mutxial
Life Insurance Company for a period of 41 years .
^ On January 1, 1982, he bec^uxle Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Comoanv.
Prior to that from January, 1979 until his present positionrS^
was President. From October, 1972 tmtil Januaxry, 1979, he held a
position of Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary.
^ring tois period of time, he had the official responsibility
From August 1, 1965 through October, 1972, he was Vice
President of Personnel at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company.
McELWEE explained that the John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance Company began construction on their tower building
during August, 1968. The Hancock Tower was not completed and
occupied until the last week of January, 1976. Originally the
Hancock Tower was intended to be occupied during late 1972 or
early 1973. The Hancock Tower consists of 62 architectural
stories and of two million square feet of office space.
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It was originally thought that the Hancock , Tower Would satisfy
Hancock's office space needs until least the year 2000.
McELWEE advised that KENNETH F. TlacIVER. Coinsorate
Secretary, John, Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company/ Was the
officer in charge of home office real estate until he retired
during September or October, 1972 It Was at this point that
McEpiEE became Senior Vice Resident and Secretary and had the
official responsibility forVseal estate. McELWEE oversaw the. day
to day operations of EI^ERtVerouty . . who Was in charge of the
tower construction. WALTER TAUAGHER was PROUTY's number two - man
in administrative operations and home office real estate.
It was during October, 1972, that both PROUTY and GALLAGHER
retired from John, Hamcock Mutual Life. Insurance Compamy.
^ McELWEE advised that he does not recall amy meetings With
city officials regarding the Clarendon Building and the John
Hancock Tower. The negotiations regarding the tdWer and the
tglarendon Building Were handled by PROUTY, GALLAGHER, and|
3 With John Hancock's Inves^ent
Real Estate Division. These people had dealings with city
officials and the various agencies from the City of Boston
regarding the approvals of the Hancock ToWer and the Clarendon
Building. %
ROBERT YondergaN (deceased^ Was the individual from John
Hancock's Law Department who assisted With the legal matters
regarding the aforementioned project.;
Hancock's agreement With the City of Boston Was that once
the Hancock Tower Was completed, the old Clarendon Building
(which Was owned by John . Hancock) would be demolished and a city
park; Would be created. Also John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company agreed to finish the exterior facade on the Berkeley
Building and also construct a small addition 'that Would be used
as a, public service facility;
Aythis point of the interview, McELWEE requested thaf,
jonn. uancoc
stated that
John Hancoc
for
il Life Insxirance Company be present. M^LWEE
is also a member of the Board of Directors, of
McELWEE explained that while the Hancock Tower was being
constructed, Copley Sguare was being rehabilitated and open, space
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created, in front of Trinity Church. This open space had some
effect on the wind, currents in that area and that any additional
open space would be very undesirable because of the high winds,
etc. A
JERRY BLEUKENi. then Chairmem of the Board, John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurartgfe Company, met on at least two occasions With
•former, Mayor^KEVIN-lfalTE , City of Boston, regarding the Clarendon
The origii^ plans and agreement with the City of
Boston regarding the narendon gH.Udipg. vas that once the Hancock
Tower was completed, the -Clarendon Building, would.be raised.
During 1971 through 1972, there were a series of incidents of
glass failure at the Hancock Tower which were .potentially very
hazardous.; A decision had '.been made^by Hancock officials as well
as various agencies from the city of Boston that all glass in the
Hancock Tower would be removed and replaced with plywood until a
remedy could be found regarding the glass failure. He. believes
It was during late 1974 that a resolution was reached and the
glass began, to be replaced in the toWef.
During this period of time, McEU^E believes there was an.
oral agre^ent between John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
and the City of Boston by which the plans for raising the
Clarendon Building, Would be suspended until the Hancock Tower
glass problem was resolved and the building occupied.
McELWEE learned of the aforementioned agreement between John
Hancock and the City of Boston from the former Chairman of the
Board.
Hancock began to move its people into the tower building all
trough 1976 and early 1977. At this point, all employees from
the Clarendon Building had been moved into the Hancock Tower.
McELWEE stated that in 1976 or 1977, two things happened
regarding, the Clarendon Building. A proposal emerged (not from
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company) that the Clarendon
Building should be. rehabilitated and occupied by a^non-profit
institution. He heard of this proposal through JERRY BLEUKEN,
former Chairman of the Board, John Hancock. McELWEE stated that
this proposal never materialized and he cannot recall the reasons
why It did- not materialize.
Also sometime, during 1976 or 1977, former Mayor KEVIN WHITE
made a visit to the John Hancock Tower with some> digniwry. It
was during this visit that Mayor WHITE met with EDWARD MATZ.
President, John. Hancock Mutual Life Insuf 2 mce Company . The Mayor
stopped by to say hello to MATZ and it was during this visit that
MATZ said to the Mayor that We should get together and talk about
the resolution of the Clarendon Building. John
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Hancock: Mutual Life Insurance officials had heard that the City
of Boston was beginning to question additional open space in that
area became of the wind situation. It was the city , of Boston
first, indicated to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company that the Clarendon Building could possible r^ain
standing and remain a tsuc— producing piece, of property.
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Sometime in 1978 or 1979, MATZ was invited to the Parkman
House, Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, by Mayor WHITE to
discuss^ toe Clarendon Building.: MATZ asked McELMEE to accompany
him to this meeting. McELWEE recalls that this meeting took
place at approximately 8:30 or 9:00 AM and in attendance were
himself, ^TZ, and Mayor KEVIN WHITE. During this breakfast
meeting, they spoke about the Clarendon 'Building in general
terms. McEJ^E also recalls that MATZ updated toe Mayor on toe
present condition of toe Hancock ToWer aind also toe possible use
of toe Clarendon Building for a non-profit entity. He’ recalls
toere was some discussion about toe pros and cons about raising
Building as opposed to retaining toe building. ^
of^j^Z recall if this topic Was initiated by the Mayor
1 . and McEIWEE Wanted to ascertain from toe Mayor what
should be done with toe Clarendon Building. The Mayor informed
Mayor) would re-contact them at a
his decision. McEW^EE, in his mind, thought
that: toe Mayor would get back to them, Within a few Weeks.
*.v *. McELWEE went into this meeting, he was fully convinced
Hancock would tear down toe Clarendon Building.
McELWEE believes there was a second . xaeetjjig with the Mayor
regarding this subject but he. is not sure when this meeting took
place, toe date emd who attended.
-gP ^TZ became Chairman of toe Board of
John Hancock Mutual Life insurance Company. McELWEE believes
toat sometime after this date, there may have been a proposal
from toe City of Boston asking John Hancock Mutual Life-Insurance
Company If toey Would be interested in keeping toe Clarendon
^his proposal would allow .Hancock to use the Clarendon
Building provided there was some public use. McELWEE heard of
tois proposal through ROBERT LONDERGON . and WALTER GALLAGHER. The
additional space and if Hancock agreed
to allow toe City to use some of toe Clarendon Building's space,
toe City would allow toe Clarendon Building to remain standing.
Again, McELWEE stated toat tois proposal did not. stem from
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company but rather from toe
City of Boston.
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John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company was not agreeable
to this proposal because Hancock did not vemt any third parties
in their buildings, certainly not a city agency. According to
McEDTEE, that proposal never, went anywhere except it clarified
for the officials at John Hancock Hutual Life Insurance Company
that maybe the Clarendon Building would not have to be raised;.
McEIMEE "believes that sometime in 1979 the Mayor's Office or
the Mayor WHITE called McED^EE or he (McELWEE) possibly called
the Mayor requesting a meeting regarding the status of the
Clarendon Building. It was during this time-frcime that John
Hancock Mutual Life Insuremce Compamy began to feel space
constraints in their tower building. Again the Clarendon
Building had been vacant since the Tower was occupied during, late
1976 or early 1977.
Because of additional needed office space, John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Company hoped that if there Was some chance
that the Clarendon Building could be salvaged^ they Would like to
save this building for their needed space.
McELWEE adv4.sed lA at on October 10, 1979,
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John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance I #
Company . , .an d Mr J I (Meredith and Grew) met wi^
I jJ Boston . Keaevelopment Authority for the purpose 6t
requesting that John Ha nc^k b e allowed to re-assess the use of
the Clarendon Buildina. l I advised that the Boston
Redevelopment Authority (BRA) would take this request under
advisement.
During September, 1979, f
indication from the BRA througHT
received a verbal
]that the City would not
object to John Hancock re-assessing the vise of the Clarendon
Building.
On June 9, 1980, the Director's Building Committee approved
the vertical scheme of rehabilitation, on the Clarendon Building
and authorized the appropriate Hancock officials to .make a
proposal to the City of Boston. This scheme provided a capital
outlay of approximately $22,000,000 and provided approximately
200,000 square feet of Class A office rental space and 200,000
square feet for John Hancock's administrative use.
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ourang this meeting.
KEVIN WHITE and BRA
indicated he did not object to John Hancock presenting
^ new proposal on the Clarendon parcel but made it guite’ clear
wat , such a '.proposal must include some sort of a commitment to
the City of Boston.
.On August 12, 1980, John. Hancock made a formal presentation
Vto the BRA. Representing John H^ cock Mutual Life Insurance
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proposal thar was presentedHEo the iftfliuaea ' approximately
10/000 square feet of office space oh the first floor which would
be for public use.
_ Durinq October/ 1980/ John H ancock . l^tu al Life Insurance
Coitipany offi cials learned through! jthat BRAI
indicated that the deal could probably be made if
j onn Hancock agreed to rent 175,000 sgUare feet of office space
at toe Clarendon Building to toe City of Boston for use by
various departments of toe city Administration.
During January. I98i ,
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Mutual Life Insurance Company did not wish to lease any space in
toe Clarendon Building to the City of Boston.
w October 29, 1981, at toe Mayor's request, Mr. MATZ and
McE^E met with Mayor WHITE. During this meeting, toe Mayor
indicated that many things had toemged in toe City and he thought
toat witoin toe next 30-40 days> toe City of Boston would be able
to furnish John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company a decision
on toe Clarendon Building proposal .
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proposed xnar John Hamcock HUtuai
Life Insurance Company make -a contribution which would be used to
finance a public improvement sUch as the; re-design of Copley
Plaza . John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company indicated to
Jthat such a commitment would be preferable to providing
space in toe Clarendon Building as long as toe price tag was not
unreasonable.
4 Also on November 17, 1981, McELWEE received a letter from
wj^yor KEyiN WHITE inviting >him to become a member of toe
^^loyision Committee , , which was a non-profit access corporation.
This letter was daISflKi November 13, 1981. This letter also
indicated toat
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tois roatter fgr Mayor KEVIN WHITE. McELWE E state d that he was
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familiar with
employed in some capacity by Mayor KEVIN WHITO
was formerly
— When McELWEE received the aforementioned letter, he gave it
tol |Legal Counsel, John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance, company, for an opinion.
On November 24, 1981, McEI^TEE met withi I at his
office at Jo lm Hanc ock Mutual Life Insurance Company. During
this meeting f [ explained in broad terms what this commission
would do and the objectives of the commission. McELWEE stated
that to the best of his recollection, there was no talk fronf^
about John Hancock; Mutual Life* Insurance Company making a
contribution. tO’ Boston. University.
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WHITE'S letter on the catlevision ' Committee mentioned above!
Also during January, 1982, BRa|
^d indicated that if Jomi
Hancock would buy Mr.
called
J ownership in Tent City and donate this lan<T?E? the
v;iuy, a aeai. coUld probably be made on the Clarendon. Building..
During February, 1982, BRA
^ j 1 “I. — — ' ■ iCalled and.
indicated the price tag on Tent City to be somewhere between 1.5
million and 4.4 million dollars- m Li I indicated the price
was too high and asked if he| | co uld Hnd other intereste d
parties to share the cost I U nformedf Jthat hel
would talk to the Copley Place Developer.
McEIWEE advised, that prior to receiving the letter from
Mayor KEVIN WHITE inviting hi ^ to be a mem ber of the. Cablevision
Committee, he was informed by l I that the rumor was that
he (MCED7EE). Would be approached by the Mayor and asked to sit on
the Cablevision Committee in. the City of Boston. McELWEE 's
reaction was he did not Want to do this but if it meant Hancock
keeping the Clarendon Building, he would be willing to do this.
He told l I to have a message filter back to the Mayor in a
nice way that McEIWEE was* extremely bUsy and coUld not
participate* in this committee, but if it was the Mayor's wish.
McEIWEE coUld be persuaded. , ' .
^ On April 15, 1982, there was a meeting at Boston City Hall
in the Mayor's Office. McEIWEE attended this meeting along* with
I BRA, €uid Mayor KEVIN WHITE. McEIWEE 's
objective Was to obtain some type of decision from the Mayor
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that the Clarendon Building remain standing and John Hancock be
allowed to rehabilitate, this building for some use which would be
acceptable to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company or that
the building be raised. ^
During this meeting, McEIl^E explained to the Mayor the
recent growth of John. Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and
the company's need for additional space. He also explained to
the Mayor that Hancock was engaged in long-range planning
regarding growth and development and he (McELMEE) had to receive
some type of a commitment from the Mayor whether the' Clarendon
Building could be kept, standing or raised. He further explained
to the Mayor that by keeping the Clarendon Building, it would
create additional jobs for residents of the City. Also John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company woxild like to remain in the
City of Boston but if' the Clarendon Building had to be raised,
John Hancock would not hesitate to look for additional space
outside the City of Boston.
Throughout their conversation, McELWEE obviously knew that
the ' Clarendon Building coUld remain standing if John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Company and the City coUld. agree. on scaae
mutually acceptable alternative commitment. McELWEE also told
the Mayor that if the Clarendon Building could r^ain standina.
he needed some indication of dollar value in the way of ah ^
alternative cononitoent. WHITE informed McELWEE that John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Company would have to spend probably five
or six million dollars towards an alternative commitment.
McEpJEE stated that he told the Mayor if he coUld get one half of
that amount from the Board of Directors, he would be lucl^.
At the conclusion of this meeting, the. Mayor said you guys
(meahihg John Hancock. Mutual Life Insurance Company) certainly
deserve a decision. McEI^E stated that no decision or
alternative commitment was reached on that particular day.
A few days following the aforementioned meeting, McELWEE
fcol q [toat there are no secrets in the city and
instructed ! H to retain a real estate firm and let it be
known that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company' was looking’
for land outside the City of Boston. McELWEE stated that
recently John Hancock Mutual Life. Insurance Company had -built a
data processing TOnter in. Marlborough, so it was obvious John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would go outside the.Citv
of Boston for additional space.
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iMcELWEE was hoping that word would filter back to City Hall and
the Mayor that Hancock was actively looking for space outs ide^of
the City. -
McEIA^E believes that this tactic worked and the information
filtered back to City Hall, the Mayor, and the BRA.
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McEIWEE later learned through[
that
— — . BRA, felt, that Mayor WHITE'S figure on the alternative
commitment price that WHITO had given to McELWEE during • their
April 15, 1982 meeting was too low.
A numbe^ of weeks pass^ by and McELWEE never heard from the
Mayor regarding their discussion of April 15, 1982.
McELWEE could not recall the exact date but it was
subse^ent to their April 15, 1982 meeting, that McELWEE received
a call from' someone associated with the Mayor's Office. McELWEE
was informed that the Mayor would be at John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance Company and the Mayor would like a meeting with
McELWEE. McELWEE recalls that this was about the time that-
Copley Place Was Underway or about to get underway.
Subsequent to the above call, McELWEE and WHITE met at the
Hancock Tower. McELWEE , stated that he and the Mayor talked ’
briefly in McELWEE 's Office. During, their discussion, the Mayor
^t up from his seat, went over to the Window, and. looked out.
^^e Mayor then said we have to do something about that (meaning
toe Clarer^on ]^ilding) . McELWEE then said yes , we ' would like to
do something with that building whether it be taken down or
remain. McELWEE also took this opportunity to remind toe Mayor
of . Hancock' s . plans for toe future. - -j -
that the Mayor then. said if we, leave toe
Clarendon Building in place, John Hancock. Mutual Life InsViremce
Company would still have an obligation to toe City but maybe
there might be some alternative things Hancock could do.
McELWEE also took this opportunty to inform toe Mayor that
if John Hancock ^ Mutual Life Insurance Company had to raise toe
Clarendon Building, he wanted to r^ind toe Mayor of what toe
area is like, due to toe wind problem* created by open space. The*
Mayor then said "yeto,^' adding additional open space in this area
at best is a mixed blessing.
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McEDflEE stated that the Mayor then said there. , are ' other
options John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company night
consider. For example, the triangle block by the Turnpike is a
mess and the Mayor said he would like to see it cleaned up.
McEIWEE was not familiar with.’ this area and asked the Mayor to
give him a , better idea of where and what he . was talking edxjut.
McEI^E and the Mayor then walked to another window in his office
and the Mayor pointed to the Copley Square Hotel, which is
located at 25 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. The
Mayor also told McELWEE that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company may consider the renovation of Tent City which would
provide housing for the City. McEIWEE told the. Mayor that John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would not be interested in
any type of a. venture regarding housing. McEIWEE informed the
Mayor that he would have the Real Estate Division of John Hancock
Mutual Life, Insurance, Company look into the parcel of land
located at 25 Huntington Avenue. McELWEE knew that this parcel
would be extremely expensive (between ten and twenty
million dollars)’ and this type of proposal Would be out of the
realm of possibility.
V, ^ McE^E requested the. real estate people at John Hancock
Mutual Life. Insurance ■ Company to furnish him an, estimate on. what
this parcel of land would cost.
McELWEE believes that dxiring this meeting with Mayor WHITE
ne went lonGd two alternative proposals that would be acceptable
to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Coitpany. The two proposals
that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company suggested were a
summer employment program , for the kids of Boston or a preparatory
pr^ram by which. John. Hancock Would teach their employees new
or programs to better their present skills. Hancock had a
preparatory program from 1965 or 1968 through 1978, which was
very beneficial to the John Hancock employees.
Again, McELWEE believes he .mentioned these proposals to
Mayor ^IN WHITE during their meeting but the . Mayor did not seem
too interested.
Following the aforem entioW meet ing MceLee ♦•ha.
alternative With l l and] I
Corporate Operations. H
. * ..e cannot recall if
these proposals were ever put on paper and sent to the Mayor.
McEIWEE and the various Hancock officials began to discuss
how much money John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company would
be. willing to spend’ to save the Clarendon Building.
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Throughout this entire process/ McEIWEE had. kept the Board
of Directors completely informed and Up to date regardincr the
status of the Clarendon Building. • -
T / ^ McELWEE advised that it would have cost John Hancock Mutual
Life Insurance Company fifteen million dollars to raise the
Clarendon Building and re-do the facade , on the Berkeley Building.
On March 9/ 1982/ McELWEE's Office received a call from the
Mayor's Office regarding McELWEE's participation on the
Cablevision Committee.
Also on March 16 / 1982 J
sent a letter to
regarding Cablevision in the. City of ^ston.
On May_24/ 1982/ at approximately 11:00 AM/ JOHN^ILBER.
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John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company/ also attended this
meeting. SILBER explained the access programming that was
proposed at ^ston University's School of Science and Engineering
and suggested that John. Hancock would be interested ’ in several
features of this, program. SILBER also suggested that John
Hancock should support this program.
On June 10 . 1 982. Mayor WHITO inyit^ McELWEE and[
] John, Hancock Mutual Life Insurance coiapany. to
meeting^ at the Partanan House, Boston, Massachusetts,
MCEU7EE also believes that in attendance at this meeting were!
I 1 Boston University/ and MICHO SPRING. Deputy
Mayor/. City of Boston
heard
It was during this meeting that McELWEE and l ' ,
about; a concrete proposal regarding access prograMiIiwto be
created at Boston University.. McED^E had the clear
^derstanding that the . Boston University proposal was an option
toat could be chosen. by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company. This BU proposal was discussed . exclusively at this
laeeting.
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McEI^E was aware of the BU proposal and had a clear
understanding of this proposal as presented by JOHN SILBER to
McEIWEE on May 24/ 1982. Also during the meeting that McELWEE
had with SILBER/ he coUld not recall if SILBER sent him the
ppposal prior to that meeting or brought it with him on the day
of the meeting. -
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McEIKEE stated that as a result of his meeting with SILBER,
he wrote a letter to Mayor KEVIN WHITE explaining his» meeting
with SILBER as well as the presentation of a proposal by SILBER.
McEIWEE also explained in this letter that John Hancock Mutual
Life Insurance Company was negotiating with the city of Boston
regarding alternative commitments and did not want to negotiate
with any other third parties regarding these alternative
commitments .
^ During his meeting with SILBER, McELWEE felt in his mind
that SII^ER wanted to be part of the negotiations regarding .the
alternative commitment that was taking place between Hancock and
the City of Boston.
reason SILBER came to Hancock was to excite
McEIWEE and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company regarding
the BU proposal. McELWEE does not recall if euiy figures were
mentiwed during their meeting. SILBER was looking for corporate
support and he (SILBER) led McELWEE to believe that support^ad
' ®*ready been given for this proposal from other areas.
McEI^E also believes that the proposal had a budget figure
attached but he is not absolutely sure.
On June 18, 1982, another letter was received fromi
regarding ^ blftvIsTo n. As a result of this letter, word went
back through ^at McEIWEE would not accept a position on
the Committee. [explained in depth about the Committee that
vrauld be established 'regarding Cablevision in the City of Boston.
This aTOess pr^ram had emerged as a development that was to take
place in the City and would be ce ntered at Bo ston University's
School of Science and Engineering .F
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was heading this
McEDTEE advised that John Hancock's former Chairman of the
^ard was closely associated with Boston University and served on
toeir Board. He was also a strong supporter of JOHN SILBER, the
President of Boston University.
McELWEE stated that on October 14, 1982, there was a meeting
at the Parkzcian House, Boston, Massachusetts, and in attendance
were Mayor KBVIN WHITE, Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA)
. land McELWEE. This meeting took place at
approximately 11:30 AM.
McELWEE stated that he believes it was during a June, 1982
meeting or an October, 1982 meeting at the Parkman House that
KEVIN WHITE came down from the third floor of tha ParTman Housa
and exchanged pleasantries . In_attendance werd
McELWEE, and possibly or MICHO SPRING: — The Mayor —
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infbrroed this group that they were trying to get some resolution
'on the John Hancock alternative commitment. McEIWEE stated that
the. Mayor Was aWare.- that John Hancock found- the BU proposal
attractive. It was also obvious to everyone present that John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company felt comfortable With the
BU proposal.
McEIWEE stated that ' whatever the. i alternative proposal was.
It Was John Hancock's pireference to pay the City directly and not
some Other entity such as BU.
John Hancock Was Willing to refurbish . Copley Square as a
second alternative of to fund some type of educational or
employment, program. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
was hoping; to pay the city directly or make a payment directly to
a non-profit entity.
The Mayor then informed this. group that there has to be an
on what should be. a satisfactory 'amount of money. The
Mayor then explained that on his way down for this meeting, he
(the^ Mayor) was Wondering what yoix fellas (meaning^ John Hancock)
should^do at which time he reached into his coat or shirt pocket
and. retrieved a piece of white paper. The M ayor then said he did
not want; ^ answer then but told McELWEE and l fc o think
^out it and that he (the Mayor) had tried to assess 'what is a
fair price to. put on, John. Hancock's obligation to the City. As
gie Mayor Was saying this, he handed the white piece of paper,
that hb had taken from his shirt; Or coat pocket to McELWEE .
McED^EE looked at this piece of paper and, it had what 'McELWEE
believes was the $4.0 which McELWEE took to be four million
-dollars. Mc ELWEE th^ n passed this piece, of paper tol
at which tim q | looked at the number and passed it back to
the. Mayor. Again in McELI'TEE's mind, it Was clear ' that the 'number
was. four million dollars.
McEIWEE's state of mind was that he . started out doing
business With the Mayor regarding the Clarendon Building and
during their meetings, McELWEE Went in with an open and fair mind
and all McELWEE Wanted Was to obtain<the best possible
arrangement for John Hancock. McELWEE looked at Mayor WHITE as
the Head of a city agency who had lived with John Hancock through
a very trying time when Hancock was trying to resolve the glass
problem in their tower. McELWEE also felt that the other city
agencies Were also very tolerant with John Hancock.
McELWEE believes the reason WHITE knew the BU proposal was
acceptable was , from the June 10, 1982 meeting or from ‘a
sxibsequent discussion.
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_ Following this meeting with the Mayor J land McELWEE
walked across Boston Commons and back to JohnTIancock Mutual Life
Insurance. Company. While they walked to John Hancock/ they spoke
about the, technique used by Mayor WHITE and what an interesting
guy; WHITE was and how interesting he (Mayor WHITE) was to do
business with. On their walk back to John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance Company, they discussed how they were going to handle
the situation. They decided to pay a sxam of 4.5 million dollars
at the direction of the Chairman and President, of John Hancock
Mutual Life. Insurance Company to Boston University.
On October 12, 1982, the Board of Directors of John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Company met and were brought up to date on
what was happening between Hancock emd the City of Boston
regarding the Clarendon property. McELWEE further advised' that
throughout this whole ordeal, he had kept the Board of Directors
apprised of every situation. McELWEE did no negotiating with the
Mayor without the approval of the Board of Directors. During the
^ard meeting, of October 12, 1982, they gave the Chairman and
President of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Compamy the
needed discretion to - disburse the necessary money .
^ McELWEE stated that the Board of Directors consisted of a
number of individuals who are trustees with various universities
and colleges in. the Boston area.
^ On October 18, .1982, at approximately 2:00 PM, McELWEE met:
with JOHN^SILBER at John. Hancock. McELWEE has no recollection of
what was discussed during this meeting. On December 21, 1982, at
approximately 9:15 AM, McELWEE again met with SILBER at McELWEE *s
Office at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. McELWEE
believes this meeting was initiated by SILBER in an attempt to
persuade McELWEE to get the biggest media hype possible . McELWEE
informed SILBER by doing this, it would 'make McELWEE the magnet
for every school in the country, coming to John Hancock Mutual
Life Insurance. Company looking for donations.
^ McELWEE advised that the. 4.5 million dollar grant to Boston
University Was the biggest contribution ever made by John Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance company to a university. McELWEE did not
consider this a contribution but considered it an expense.
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McEIWEE also believes that if John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance.Company did’ not make the 4.5 million contribution to
Boston University and* insisted upon a grant to the City or eui
alternative, educational program, they 'woxild not have received the
City*s approval to allow the Clarendon Building to resiain intact.
was on or about January 13, 1983, that John Hancock
officially furnished Boston University 4.5 million dollars.
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In the discussions that McELWEE had with SILBER, he
(McEDTOE) sent a very clear signal to SILBER that if John* Hancock
Mutual Life Insurance Company made .any type of grant to Boston
University, McEIWEE wanted it understood that no John Hancock
Mutual Life InsUremce ; Compemy Officer or Director or euiy
officials from the city of Boston Would benefit from this
donation.
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_McEI>®E, believes that it was the following morning’ after his
meeting with the Mayor at the Parkman House where the foUr
million dollar figure was discussed that he called the Mayor at
^ston City Hall and informed the Mayor that Hancock had a number
for him. _ McELWEE told the Mayor that Hancock had ^ come ■ Up • with a
4.5 million dollar figure. Ihe Mayor's response Was that it was
a very impressive, surprise.
McELWEE could not recall if the City of Boston approved John
Hancock ■ maintaining the Clarendon Building prior ' to or subsequent
to the 4.5 million dollar grant being made to Boston (University.
McELWEE stated that WALTER GALLAGHER, resides at One MoUlto:
Lane, York, Maine 03909, ALBERT PROUTY, resides at 107
Street , Aubuim . Massachusetts 01501, and|
I [ Agriculture Investment, John Hancock, are
presently at the Hancock Tower.;
. I _ _l Was served a copy of a Federal Grand Jury siibpoena
for Tuie uisrrict of Massachusetts dated September 12, 1986. This
s^poena commanded | to appear before a Federal Grand Jury
at Boston, Massacnuserrs, on September 24, 1986.
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Date 5/22/87
TO
FROM
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: SAC, BOSTON (194C-450) (C)
SUBJECT: KEVIN H. WHITE,
FORMER MAYOR,
.CITY OF BOSTON;
^RRUPTION WITHIN THE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ;
HOBBS ACT - CPO;
EXTORTION;
MAIL FRAUD;
00: BOSTON
Re Boston airtel to Bureau dated' 9/19/86.
Enclosed for the Bureau eure the original emd three
copies of an IHM setting forth the synopsis of this matter,
copy of the LHM is being disseminated to the United States
Attorney's Office, Boston, Massachusetts.
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The United States Attorney's Office, Boston,
Massachusetts, has declined prosecution of this matter,
will be no further investigation conducted by Boston.
There
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(Number} (Time)
In Reply, PleMt Refer to
File No.
vs. DeparTSaent of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Boston, Massachusetts
May 22 , 1987
KEVIN H. WHITE,
FORMER MAYOR,
CITY OF BOSTON;
CORRUPTION WITHIN IHE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ;
HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF
PUBLIC OFFICIALS;
EXTORTION;
MAIL FRAUD
This investigation was predicated upon receipt of
information by the United States Attorney's Office, Boston,
Massachusetts, during September, 1986.
4 sent Assistemt United States Attorney
1 District of Massachusetts, Boston,
Massachusetts, a letter which outlined allegations of possible
misconduct during former Mayor KEVIN H. WHITE'S Administration.
The source of this allegation was unnamed but ag ar>
]at the Of tftfe <Jkl6Stlonible transaction. — THe
allegation is that John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Boston, Massachusetts, was pressured by former Mayor WHITE into
making a four million dollar corporate gift to Boston University
in order to get a change in a development agreement which had
been made with the City of Boston in the late 1960 's. This
change was sought in the summer of 1982. The original agreement
that John Hancock had entered into with the City of Boston was
that once the new John Hamcock Tower was built, another office
building owned by Hancock at 197 Clarendon Street, Boston,
Massachusetts, would be demolished emd in its place a park would
be constinicted for the citizens of the City of Boston.
In 1972, Hancock determined that it needed the building
at 197 Clarendon Street and sought the city's approval to change
the deal accordingly. A number of city approvals were necessary
to effectuate this change, the first and most important being
that of the BRA. The BRA and other city agencies approved the
change in late 1982 emd early 1983.
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CITY OF BOSTON;
CORRUPTION WITHIN THE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA) ;
HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF
PUBLIC OFFICIALS;
EXTORTION;
MAIL FRAUD
The implication of the allegation is that former Mayor
KEVIN VpilTE would only approve this chemge if John Hancock made a
four million dollar gift to the School of Engineering at Boston
University (BU) , which BU President JOHN SILBER was in the
process of building.
Investigation to date has revealed that John Hemcock has
made a four and one half million dollar contribution to BU in
early 1983. Various records emd reports confirm that John
Hancock was ^d>le to get this agreement with the City of Boston
changed during the same time.
BRA -Priy ■hVio ■fall nf . 1982 Confirmed that SILBER
was calling | I about the Heuncock matter in
October, 1984. A newspaper article from early 1984 about the
relationship between KEVIN WHITE and JOHN SILBER reports that the
Hancock contribution to BU came out of a private meeting between
KEVIN WHITE emd the Hancock Chairmam of the Board JOHN McELWEE.
In this same article, a BRA Spokesm^m states that there was no
relationship whatsoever between BU and the City's approval of
John Hemcock's proposal to chemge their agreement with the City.
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KEVIN WHITE and SILBER have had a long standing personal
relationship and when WHITE left Boston City Hall during January,
1984, WHITE went to work at BU re^rtedly at a salary of $100,000
a year as a Professor. BU also hired several of WHITE'S
oolitical aides in earlv 1984. in
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WHITE ' s
approximately
many years ago as a consultant, paying her
$20,000 a year for her part-time services.
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is alleged to have engaged in the
strong arm tactics among BU Administrators in order to raise
campaign funds for former Mayor WHITE during his re-election
campaigns
Jury, Bost
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has been subpoenaed before a Federal Grand
chusetts, and he appeared before the Grand
17, 1986, at which time he testified regarding
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Also a detailed interview was conducted with JOHN
McELWEE, Chairman of the E'>ard, John Hancock Mutual Life
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KEVIN H. white;
FORMER MAYOR,
CITY OF BOSTON;
CORRUPTION WITHIN THE
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
HOBBS ACT - CORRUPTION OF
PUBLIC OFFICIALS;
EXTORTION;
(BRA) ;
Insurance' Conpemy, Boston,. Massachusetts, regarding the
aforementioned allegation. McELWEE provided detailed information
of what transpired between John Hancock. and the City of Boston.
On May s, 1987, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)
I - District of Massachusetts, Boston,
Massachusetts, declined prosecution of this matter due to the
lack of evidence to substantiate and prove a federal violation .
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AUG 1 0 1987
BY COURIER (A
Honorable Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Culvahouse:
1
Reference is made to my letter dated July 31, 1987,
which ifurnished you the pa^ial results of an investigation
concerning Dr. John Robert silber.
Transmitted herewith is a summary memorandum containing
the results of an additional inquiry in this matter.
You will be advised when the results of a check of the
records of the Central Intelligence Agency has been received. y
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Enclosure
Sincerely yours.
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Floyd I. Clarke
Assistant Director
Criminal Investigative Division
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RETURN TO MRS.
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JOHN ROBERT SILBBR
The information in this summary memorandum supplements
the information contained in a summary memorandum dated July 31 f
1987.
Agency Checks
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additional pertinent information concerning Dr. Silber.
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AUG 1 0 1987
JOHN ROBERT SILBER
The information in this summary memorandum supplements
the information contained in a summary memorandum dated July 31,
1987.
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JOHN ROBERT SILBER, SPIN (A) ; BUDED: PAST (7/24/87)
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RE: JOHN ROBERT SILBER, SPIN (A) ; BUDED: PAST (7/24/87)
8/31/87
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BY COURIER
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Honorablo Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr.
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Dear Mr. Culvahouse:
Reference is xsado to ay letters dated July j3l# 1987 »
and August 10/ 1987# which furnished you th^partial results of
an investigation concerning Dr. John Robert^ilbcr.
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the results of an additional Inquiry in this oattor.
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JOHN ROBERT SILBER
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1987, and August 10, 1987.
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